Best Easy Broccoli Quinoa Soup Recipes

CHEESY BROCCOLI QUINOA

Steps:

• Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN AND QUINOA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the quinoa, then add the chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Partially cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the quinoa starts to soften, about 12 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the sour cream and Cajun seasoning to taste.

QUICK AND EASY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil.
• Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add the broccoli with cheese sauce.
• Simmer another 5-10 minutes.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender.
• I like mine a little bit more chunky so I use
• a potato masher to smash the broccoli and potatoes leaving some texture in the soup.
• Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt
• and pepper.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI CHEESE QUINOA SOUP

Steps:

• Separate the broccoli into smaller, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Melt butter n a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, quinoa and chicken stock into the saucepan. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 18 minutes, until quinoa is tender.
• Puree the cooked mixture with a hand blender or cool slightly and pure in 2 batches in a blender of food processor.
• Return the soup to the saucepan and add the cream.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Reheat the soup on low heat, being careful not to boil it. When the soup is hot, stir in the cheese until just melted and serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE SOUP WITH BROCCOLI AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Have the broth at a simmer in a soup pot. Place the tofu in a bowl and season with soy sauce if desired.
• Steam the broccoli for 1 to 2 minutes, just until crisp-tender.
• Heat the quinoa and divide among 6 soup bowls. Add the tofu, steamed broccoli and radish julienne to the bowls and ladle in the hot broth. Sprinkle on half the cilantro, half the basil leaves and the green onions. Pass the chopped chilies, mint sprigs, the remaining basil and cilantro for guests to add as desired, and the lime wedges for guests to squeeze on.