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Hearty Lentil, Quinoa, and Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Course: dinner, lunch
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Oil
  • ½ Onion diced
  • 4 Carrots diced
  • 4 Celery Ribs diced
  • ½ tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Marjoram
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Green Lentils picked over and rinsed
  • 4-5 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • ½ cup Cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add tomato paste and garlic powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in onion powder, paprika, cumin, marjoram, salt, pepper, lentils, vegetable stock, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and bring back to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are cooked through and tender.
  4. Serve with shredded cheese and enjoy!