Savory Quinoa and Vegetable Soup with Lentils and Spinach and Chickpeas and Lentils and Spinach and Lentils

This Savory Quinoa and Vegetable Soup is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for a late-night meal. Packed with protein-rich lentils, chickpeas, and vibrant spinach, it's both comforting and energizing.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1/2 cup (90g)
• Lentils (green or brown) - 1/2 cup (100g)
• Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed) - 1/2 cup (120g)
• Fresh spinach - 2 cups (60g)
• Carrot (diced) - 1 medium (70g)
• Celery (diced) - 1 stalk (40g)
• Onion (chopped) - 1 small (70g)
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups (960ml)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Stir in the dried thyme and basil, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the lentils, quinoa, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils and quinoa are tender.
5. Stir in the chickpeas and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.96 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and legumes, supporting overall well-being.

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