QUINOA, CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SOUP

Quinoa, Chickpea and Spinach Soup image

Provided by Laka

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
250 g spinach, frozen leaves
5 cups vegetable broth, from 1 cube
400 g chopped tomatoes, canned
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
100 g uncooked quinoa, rinsed
250 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

Sauté onion and garlic for 3 - 5 minutes in the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Stir in the carrot and spinach, continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth, chopped tomatoes with their juices, thyme, rosemary and the quinoa. Bring to a low boil, cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 more minutes, until heated through.
Before serving, add the lemon juice and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 265.3, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 10.1