BROCCOLI CHEESE QUINOA SOUP

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From "Quinoa 365 the Everyday Superfoods" by Patricia Green & Carolyn Hemming. I have put the recipe as written below but i have a few adjustments. I would add more cheese, but i like stuff really cheesey. It seemed to have more cheese flavour the 2nd day so keep that in mind if you are making it a day ahead. Don't salt until you've added the cheese since this can have a lot of salt in it. MAKE SURE that when you add the quinoa and stock and turn it down that it is actually simmering. Mine wasn't and then I had to turn it up and cook it longer after the specified time.

Provided by LizzieLou

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups broccoli
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion (diced)
1/4 cup quinoa
3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups cream (half and half)
salt and pepper
1 cup aged cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Separate the broccoli into smaller, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Melt butter n a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli, quinoa and chicken stock into the saucepan. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 18 minutes, until quinoa is tender.
  • Puree the cooked mixture with a hand blender or cool slightly and pure in 2 batches in a blender of food processor.
  • Return the soup to the saucepan and add the cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat the soup on low heat, being careful not to boil it. When the soup is hot, stir in the cheese until just melted and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 136.8, Sodium 255.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.9

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