30-Minute Quinoa Vegetable Soup

A bowl of quinoa vegetable soup with chickpeas, garnished with fresh herbs. A spoon rests on the bowls edge, while another bowl is partially visible in the background.

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30-Minute Quinoa Vegetable Soup

This easy quinoa vegetable soup is a bone-warming, brothy meal that combines the comfort of chicken noodle soup with the health perks of a veggie-packed bowl (and it whips up in under 30 minutes!). With simple-to-follow, foolproof steps, this soup is a guaranteed winner every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time27

Course: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Soups

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: chickpea soup, quinoa soup, vegetable soup, veggie soup

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving

Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
1 yellow onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
3 stalks celery chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
12 cups vegetable broth 3 quarts, 2.8 L
1 tsp fresh thyme
½ tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cup dried quinoa 180 g
2 15-oz cans chickpeas 2 425 g cans, drained
1/2 cup chopped parsley 20 g

Instructions

The Base: Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened (about 10 minutes).
The Bulk: Add broth, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves, then bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add quinoa and cook until done (about 12 minutes). Right before serving, stir in chickpeas and garnish with parsley.

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