Quinoa, Chickpea and Spinach Soup

Submitted by Laka

"A simple and comforting vegetable one-pot soup packed with healthy protein."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 250 g spinach, frozen leaves
• 5 cups vegetable broth, from 1 cube
• 400 g chopped tomatoes, canned
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 100 g uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 250 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of

directions

1. Sauté onion and garlic for 3 – 5 minutes in the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
2. Stir in the carrot and spinach, continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth, chopped tomatoes with their juices, thyme, rosemary and the quinoa. Bring to a low boil, cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 more minutes, until heated through.
5. Before serving, add the lemon juice and stir to combine.