Peruvian · Soup

Quinoa vegetable soup

Quinoa, potatoes and vegetables simmer into a light but substantial soup finished with fresh coriander and lemon. Rinsing the quinoa first removes its surface residue and helps keep the broth pleasant and clean-tasting.

VeganEasy4 substantial bowls

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 substantial bowls. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 120 gDry quinoa
  • 250 gPotatoes diced
  • 150 gCarrots diced
  • 150 gOnion diced
  • 100 gFrozen peas
  • 240 gCanned white beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloveGarlic chopped
  • 25 mlOlive oil
  • ½ tspGround cumin
  • 1 tspDried oregano
  • 1400 mlWater
  • 1 tspSalt
  • ¼ tspBlack pepper
  • 20 mlLemon juice
  • 15 gFresh coriander chopped

Make it

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve and drain. Heat oil in a saucepan and soften onion and carrot for 6 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, cumin and oregano for 30 seconds. Add quinoa, potatoes, water, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cook partly covered for 18–20 minutes, until the quinoa has opened and the potatoes are tender. Add peas and white beans for the final 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and coriander off the heat and serve in deep bowls.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: None of the nine major allergens identified in the specified ingredients. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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