Spinach, Quinoa, Vegetable Soup (Vita Mix) Recipe

Name: Spinach, Quinoa, Vegetable Soup (Vita Mix)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 -2 raw carrot, cut into chunks; 1 cup celery rib, cut into chunks; 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed; 1 cup quinoa, cooked in 2 cups of water until water absorbed (approx 10-15 minutes); 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 dash salt & pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 raw carrot, cut into chunks
1 cup celery rib, cut into chunks
10 ounces fresh spinach leaves or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
1 cup quinoa, cooked in 2 cups of water until water absorbed (approx 10-15 minutes)
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash salt & pepper (optional)

1
Briefly steam fresh spinach approx 5 min, until wilted & tender. Cook quinoa in seperate saucepan until liquid absorbed, approx 10-15 minute Saute garlic and onion in small pan with butter or olive oil until onion is clear & tender.
2
In Vita Mix or blender, puree carrots & celery. Add tender onion & garlic and spinach. Puree all together. Add cooked quinoa and process on high until quinoa is liquified. May need to use a small amount of the chicken stock in Vita Mix or blender.
3
In large soup pot combine remaining chicken stock and spinach, vegetable & onion puree, and quinoa puree. Heat until warm.
4
(If needed, return portions of the spinach, vegetable, quinoa and chicken stock to Vita Mix to puree further. Fill Vita Mix container or blender container only 1/2 full at a time--be sure lid is on tightly so hot soup does not splash out at you! Process on high until soup is frothy and creamy.).

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 -2 raw carrot, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, Spinach, Quinoa, Vegetable Soup (Vita Mix) 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.

Spinach, Quinoa, Vegetable Soup (Vita Mix)

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