How to make quinoa soup with tuna

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar health benefits, while sardines are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful, while water is a budget-friendly option.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is a nutritious grain, while rice is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, while frozen spinach is usually cheaper and has a long shelf life.

Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.

Add rinsed quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 15 minutes.

Stir in canned tuna, drained and flaked, along with spinach.

Season with black pepper, salt, and lemon juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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