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Pea Soup with Quinoa

Name: Pea Soup with Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces); 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional toppings: Plain yogurt, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and cracked pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022

This soup is low in fat, high in fiber, and has a fantastically fresh flavor and wonderful texture. Best of all, it’s so simple to make. —Jane Hacker Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain yogurt, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and cracked pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in peas and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in a blender; return to pan. Stir in quinoa, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 126 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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