Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Kale
"This healthy homemade vegetable soup is full of veggies, kale and quinoa. It's easy to make and good for you, too! This soup makes great leftovers. It's gluten free and vegan, as long as you don't top it with optional Parmesan cheese. Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings of soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
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3 small or 2 medium/large carrots, peeled and chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 to 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, like zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes or butternut squash
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6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes, drained
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Scant 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well in a fine mesh colander
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4 cups vegetable broth
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2 cups water
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1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
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2 bay leaves
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans or chickpeas
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1 cup or more chopped fresh kale or collard greens, tough ribs removed
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Optional garnish: freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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