QUINOA SOUP FROM ECUADOR

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My friend from Ecuador made it for us and I tried to replicate it with much success. It's now one of my favorite soup to make. If you like a creamier soup, you can make it with 3 cups soy milk and 1 cup water.

Provided by Dina Cohen

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup raw quinoa
1 big onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, peeled and cubed
1 vegetable bouillon cube
6 potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
2 cups soymilk

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa 3 times and drain well.
  • Saute the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the salt and cumin.
  • Add the quinoa, potatoes, tomatoes, water and soy milk.
  • Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, then cover and let simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • You may add water or milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 844.6, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.4

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