Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Ingredients:

2 large carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 onion, diced

1/4 head of cabbage, chopped

2 medium zucchini, cut in half & sliced ⁃

1 can (14 oz.) diced fire roasted tomatoes

2 cans (14 oz.) kidney or white beans, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup dry quinoa 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

pinch of red pepper flakes

6 cups vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

2 teaspoons herbes de provence or italian seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil, sauté onions, carrots and celery for 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes – 1 hour. Adding salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe by: mrs_m_r_e