"This Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup is not only amazingly delicious, but it’s also packed with protein, fiber and essential vitamins and antioxidants...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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½ medium onion (diced)
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3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
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2 stalks celery (diced)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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4 cups bone broth (chicken broth or vegetable stock (use more for a more brothy soup))
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1 15- ounce can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
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1 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quinoa (rinsed well in a fine mesh colander)
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1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
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1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
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1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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2 cups fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)
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1 ½ cups half and half (or heavy cream)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Parmesan cheese (for topping)