Lentil-Quinoa Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil-Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch cumin seed; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 potato, chopped; 1 sweet potato, chopped; 6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup dry lentils (I like to use half red and half green lentils); 3/4 cup dry quinoa; 1/2 cup beans (I used navy) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cumin seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1 potato, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped
6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry lentils (I like to use half red and half green lentils)
3/4 cup dry quinoa
1/2 cup beans (I used navy) (optional)

1
In large pot over medium heat, saute onion until clear but not browned.
2
Add carrots and celery, saute a few minutes.
3
Add garlic, saute another minute.
4
Add remaining spices, saute another minute.
5
Add broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
6
Add potatoes.
7
Rinse lentils and quinoa well and add.
8
If adding beans, add any time.
9
Cover and turn heat down to low.
10
Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour or more.

1052

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 carrots, sliced, 3 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil-Quinoa Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil-Quinoa Soup

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