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Sweet Potato Quinoa Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegetarian & Vegan
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Soup
Keyword: quinoa, sweet potato, soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 294 kcal
Author: Amie Valpone
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled, chopped
  • 4 cups organic vegetable broth
  • 2 large organic sweet potatoes peeled and grated
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. organic dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa on stove top according to package directions.
  2. Place a large stockpot over medium heat; add oil and onions. Sauté the onions until golden brown. Add the garlic; cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and grated sweet potatoes; bring to a simmer and add cumin, chili powder, sea salt and pepper. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes. Then, carefully transfer mixture, in batches, to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  4. Return mixture back to the pot on the stove over medium heat, add in dried cranberries and cooked quinoa; cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
  5. Serve warm. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Quinoa Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 1464mg64%
Potassium 400mg11%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 10129IU203%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.