Vegetarian

holiday soup for the soul is for Soup.

holiday soup for the soul takes several minutes to prepare.

holiday soup for the soul takes several minutes to cook.

holiday soup for the soul makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for holiday soup for the soul are:

Ingredients:
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup red quinoa, uncooked
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 vegetable bouillon cube (not low sodium)
6 cups water, boiled
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1.5-2 cups cooked black beans (about one 15oz can)
1 tsp good-quality curry powder
Pinch or two of cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 cups baby spinach leaves, well rinsed and roughly chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of saffron threads (optional, but tasted amazing)

Here is how you make holiday soup for the soul:

Directions: Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the chopped sweet onion and saut? over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the chopped carrots, chopped zucchini, and minced garlic, and continue to saut? for about 5-7 minutes.Place your bouillon cube into a medium sized bowl. Boil 6 cups of water and pour over the bouillon cube. Stir well to dissolve. Add bouillon mixture, tomatoes, red quinoa, black beans, and spices + seasonings. Bring to a boil and then simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.Add the roughly chopped spinach, stir well, and cover. Simmer on low for about 15-35 minutes. The longer you cook it the more the flavours will develop. Taste test and adjust seasonings if necessary. I also have a feeling this soup will be even better the next day! Garnish with nuts of choice if preferred.Makes about 8-10 cups.Read more: http://ohsheglows.com/2010/11/16/holiday-soup-for-the-soul/#ixzz2sj4aCMrbServing Size: 8-10 cupsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANIKKI78.

The nutritional information for holiday soup for the soul is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 120.5

• Total Fat: 1.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
• Sodium: 289.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
• Protein: 6.3 g