Nourishing Winter Veggie Soup (Printable)

Warm, hearty mix of winter vegetables and quinoa in a flavorful, nourishing broth.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 medium parsnip, peeled and diced
07 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
08 - 1 cup chopped kale or Swiss chard (stems removed)
09 - 1 cup chopped cabbage
10 - 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

→ Grains & Legumes

11 - ½ cup quinoa, rinsed

→ Broth & Seasonings

12 - 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1 bay leaf
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
18 - Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
02 - Incorporate sliced carrots, celery, diced parsnip, and diced sweet potato. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in chopped kale or Swiss chard, chopped cabbage, and diced tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Add rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, dried thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and quinoa is fully cooked.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and optional lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, yet tastes like you've been tending a pot all day.
  • Every vegetable gets soft and sweet as the broth simmers, creating layers of flavor without any fussy technique.
  • Quinoa adds substance and protein without heaviness, so you feel genuinely satisfied afterward.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa or it will taste slightly bitter and grainy instead of fluffy and clean.
  • If your vegetables release a lot of water and the soup feels too brothy, let it simmer uncovered for the last few minutes to concentrate the flavors.
03 -
  • Keep the heat low once the soup reaches a boil so vegetables cook gently and don't fall apart into mush.
  • Taste the broth before adding salt, since vegetable broths vary in their saltiness and you don't want to oversalt accidentally.
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