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spring vegetable quinoa soup with lemon basil pest

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Recipe by
Eileen Hineline
@HappyCooking58
Coolidge, AZ

Recipe and picture *Created by Wendy at Fit-and-Frugal.com Found on The web site Ancient Harvest. I am new to Quinoa. I love it and love finding new ways to make it and this recipe looks so healthy and delicious, I had to share it with you.

yield 4 to 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spring vegetable quinoa soup with lemon basil pest

  • 1 cup ancient harvest™ quinoa, any variety
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 leeks halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (white and light green portions)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally in approximately 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups kale leaves, ribs removed and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked navy or white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup torn basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make spring vegetable quinoa soup with lemon basil pest

  • 1
    Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add leek and carrots sweat 3-4 minutes.
  • 3
    Add vegetable broth and water and bring to a low boil. Add asparagus, peas, kale, beans and corn. Cook 5-7 minutes, until asparagus is tender.
  • 4
    Prepare the pesto: place basil, lemon juice, pine nuts, garlic, and remaining olive oil in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • 5
    Stir in quinoa and half of the pesto. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Thin to desired consistency with extra water as needed. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6
    Ladle into bowls and serve with remaining pesto spooned on top.
  • 7
    Note: if you're nut free, simply omit the walnuts from the pesto or substitute sunflower seeds
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