Best Quinoa Corn Soup Recipes

Quinoa Soup With Avocado and Corn image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories Stocks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/3 cup chunky salsa, to taste
1 ripe but firm Hass avocado, diced
salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring broth to a boil.
Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to medium-high and continue boiling, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Stir in corn and salsa, then return to a simmer.
Remove pan from heat and stir in avocado.
Season with salt and stir in cilantro.
Ladle into large bowls, accompanied with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 884.6, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 14.5

Quinoa Corn Soup image

Provided by dicentra

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable broth
1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
3 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, do not drain
1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

Steps:

In a large soup pot, heat the oil. Sauté the garlic and cumin for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the carrot, quinoa, corn, cayenne and sea salt. Cover and return to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the beans and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
Just before serving, stir in the parsley and enough lime juice to make the flavors pop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 316.3, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.4