QUINOA AND CHICKPEA SOUP

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All the goodness and protein of a grain and a pulse combined, with a lovely tomato taste and rich texture.

Provided by Bunny Erica

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 liter stock
50 g quinoa, rinsed and toasted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander
1 can cooked chickpeas
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the onions in olive oil until soft.
  • Add garlic, paprika and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes stirring continuously.
  • Add tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, stock and quinoa and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add parsley, coriander and lemon juice and blend with a hand blender.
  • Add the chick peas, serve when they are warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.6

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