Creamy Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup peas
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the vegetable broth, quinoa, carrots, celery, corn, peas, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.
3. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Serve the soup hot.

Interesting Facts

• Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
• This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
• This soup can be made vegan by omitting the cream.