Zesty Spinach Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 purple onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 cup celery, including leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground pepper
• 6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 2 cups kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 3 cups spinach leaves (baby)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or dutch oven. add onion and saute over med-low heat until translucent.
• 2 add carrots, celery, garlic and salt. saute until vegetables are golden about 5 minutes.
• 3 add stock. unwrap cubes and add to liquid. add tomatoes, quinoa, beans and spices. bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
• 4 add spinach and cover. cook briefly until leaves are wilted.
• 5 season with salt and pepper. serve with crusty bread.