Vegan Protein-Loaded Soup

This hearty vegan soup is packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups carrots, diced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in diced carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add chopped kale and cook until wilted.
6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
7. Add quinoa, chickpeas, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
8. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, until quinoa is cooked.
9. Stir in nutritional yeast and adjust seasoning to taste.
10. Serve hot and enjoy this protein-rich vegan soup.

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