Description
A comforting and nourishing garlic soup, perfect for colds and chilly days, packed with health benefits and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 5 cremini mushroom caps, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
- 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- Salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 cup finely shredded kale
- 3 additional garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and 5 minced garlic cloves, sautéing them until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the finely diced carrot and chopped cremini mushrooms. Cook these ingredients for around 5 minutes, allowing them to soften.
- Add in the rinsed quinoa and ground turmeric, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Bring this mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes. This allows the quinoa to cook fully.
- Just before serving, stir in the finely shredded kale and the remaining 3 minced garlic cloves. Allow the kale to wilt for a couple of minutes.
- Finish by stirring in the chopped fresh coriander, adding a burst of flavor and freshness.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor and nutrition. Adjust seasonings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic soup, healing soup, comfort food, vegan soup, cold remedy
