African Quinoa Soup

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Hearty vegetarian soup with unique flavor. Leave out the jalapeno pepper for a more kid-friendly version. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 sweet potato, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 zucchini, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 cups vegetable stock

  • ½ cup quinoa

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • ½ cup peanut butter

Directions

  1. Heat butter in pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, sweet potato, red bell pepper, celery, zucchini, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the melted butter until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir vegetable stock, quinoa, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer soup until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir peanut butter into soup and simmer until flavors have blended, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
16g Fat
29g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1006mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 40mg 45%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 590mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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