Sopa de Quinua

Name: Sopa de Quinua
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A comforting Peruvian soup packed with quinoa, hearty root vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth.

45 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp dried oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed white quinoa, 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, and 6 cups vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until quinoa and potatoes are tender.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Quinua?

A comforting Peruvian soup packed with quinoa, hearty root vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth. This reference files it under Peruvian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Sopa de Quinua?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until quinoa and potatoes are tender."

What should Sopa de Quinua look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until quinoa and potatoes are tender.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Sopa de Quinua?

The entry for Sopa de Quinua calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Sopa de Quinua gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Sopa de Quinua is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

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