Protein Packed Minestrone Soup

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Spinach - 2 cups
• Quinoa - 1/2 cup
• Canned kidney beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
• Vegetable broth - 6 cups
• Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14.5 oz)
• Zucchini - 1, chopped
• Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
• Carrots - 2, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the zucchini and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, and quinoa. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked.
6. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Soup
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 35g
• Protein: 15g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 6g