Tomato Quinoa Soup
- Womenscorner Desk
- October 11, 2020
Ingredients :
- 1 c. red or white quinoa
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 medium shallots
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
- 2 can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 c. lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 c. roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
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Method : Cook quinoa as label directs. In 4-quart saucepan, heat butter and oil on medium until butter melts. Add shallots, garlic, and fennel seeds. Cook 4 to six minutes, or until vegetables begin to melt , stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and broth. Heat to simmering on high. Simmer quarter-hour , stirring occasionally. With immersion or regular blender, purée mixture until smooth. Reheat soup if necessary. In medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, pepitas, chives, and red pepper. Serve soup topped with quinoa mixture.
