Spicy Quinoa Soup

Spicy Quinoa Soup

Quinoa (pronounced "kin-wa") is considered by many to be the newest 'superfood' and many nutritionists love it. This soup will be ready in under 30 mins.

CAL P/SERVE
84
kJ P/SERVE
350
FAT P/SERVE
4.1g
CARBS P/SERVE
6.4g
PROTEIN P/SERVE
2.7g
SUGAR P/SERVE
5.6g
SODIUM P/SERVE
123g
FAT
%
1%
ENERGY RDI%
4%

Relatively speaking, Quinoa is high in protein and is a source of complete protein. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is also a source of calcium, and thus is useful for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant. Quinoa is also popular among those with a wheat allergies because it is gluten-free and easy to digest.

This recipe is low fat, low sodium, low sugar, dairy free and suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • ½ red capsicum (bell pepper), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp. chilli crushed
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups veg stock
  • 1 cup hot water
  • S & P to taste

Method

  1. In a pot on med heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and capsicum for 5 minutes. 
  2. Add tomatoes and continue to stir for 3-4 more minutes.  Then add garlic and chilli, stir 1 minute.
  3. Add stock and hot water and bring to boil.
  4. Now add quinoa and parsley, season with S&P.
  5. Simmer for 12 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Table

Servings: 4 Serving size:373g
Average Serve Average 100g
Energy 350 kJ 94 kJ
  84 Cal 22 Cal
Protein 2.7 g 0.7 g
Fat, total 4.1 g 1.1 g
- Saturated 0.6 g 0.2 g
Carbohydrate 6.4 g 1.7 g
- Sugars 5.6 g 1.5 g
Sodium 123 mg 33 mg

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