Broccoli and Quinoa Soup with Turmeric and Ginger

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often cheaper.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is a nutritious grain, while rice is usually more affordable.

Chop half of a large onion and set aside.

Peel and chop 2 inches of ginger, then set aside.

Chop 2 cloves of garlic and combine with ginger in a bowl.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened.

Add garlic and ginger to the pot, followed by 1.5 teaspoons of turmeric; stir and cook until fragrant.

Add 1 cup of quinoa to the pot and mix well with the onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric.

Season with fresh ground black pepper and about 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Pour in 5 cups of vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.

Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces, including the tender parts of the stems.

Add the chopped broccoli to the pot and stir.

After 15 minutes, add 1 can of coconut milk to the pot and stir until combined.

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