✔ Easy ECUADOREAN QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Try easy ECUADOREAN QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1?2 cup raw quinoa 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced potato 1 cup chopped red bell peppers or 1 cup green bell pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1?2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups water (I prefer vegetable stock) or 3 cups vegetable stock (I prefer vegetable stock) 1 1?2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 cup diced zucchini or 1 cup yellow squash 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Rinse the quinoa very well in a fine mesh strainer under running water; set aside to drain. Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add in the onions and salt; cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes--stir every now and then. Add in the drained quinoa, potatoes, bell pepper, coriander, cumin, oregano, pepper, vegetable stock, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in the zucchini; cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add in the lemon juice; stir to combine. Serve.

by: ratherbeswimmin