Quinoa Vegetable Soup | One Pot Meal

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Frozen tomatoes can be a cost-effective alternative.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is usually more affordable than quinoa.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped bell pepper, celery, and carrots; sauté until softened.

Stir in zucchini and squash; cook for a few minutes.

Add minced garlic if desired, then stir in black pepper, chili flakes, dry oregano, and paprika.

Pour in vegetable broth and water; add bay leaves and bring to a boil.

Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook until quinoa is tender.

Add canned beans, diced tomatoes, and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted.

Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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