Lentil Quinoa Soup

A hot bowl of soup made from pantry staples and ready in 30 minutes this, lentil quinoa soup is an excellent weeknight meal. Bursting with plant protein, high fiber, and essential nutrients, it's not just a good detox soup but this filling soup freezes well for easy meal prep recipes.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 277 kcal per serving

Ingredients

6 cloves - garlic
1 - Onion
3 - carrots
1 - bell pepper
1 - fresh jalapeno pepper
Olive oil
½ - preserved lemon
28 ounces - can of crushed tomatoes
4 cups - chicken (or vegetable) broth
1 ½ teaspoons - salt
2 teaspoons - cumin
1 tsp - chili powder
1 tsp - coriander
1 tsp - cinnamon
1 tsp - black pepper
½ tsp - dried thyme
½ tsp - turmeric
1 - bay leaf
1 tsp - honey
¾ cup - lentils
¼ cup - quinoa
½ cup - raisins
fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons - lemon juice
greek yogurt

Instructions

In a dutch-ove saute the onion in oil on medium-high heat.
Press and add the garlic.
Chop and add carrots, peppers, and preserved lemon.
Let vegetables cook for 5 minutes and then add tomatoes with liquid and broth.
Stir in the spices.
Add and stir in quinoa and lentils
Bring to a boil and lower to a gentle simmer for 11-13 minutes.
Stir in the raisins.
Serve as is, or with a scoop of greek yogurt and chop cilantro.

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