Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon
This light, healthy soup is loaded with flavor and ready to eat in just twenty minutes. It's great for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté a few minutes more.
- Stir in quinoa, chickpeas and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g