Ultimate Hearty Vegetable Quinoa Soup: A Flavorful Twist

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of olive oil
• Chop 3 medium onions
• Dice 2 green bell peppers
• 1 diced carrot
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• Mince 6 cloves of garlic
• 3 tbsp of ground cumin
• 1 tsp of chili powder
• 1 can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes
• Mince 10 green chile peppers
• 8 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) of drained chickpeas
• ½ cup of quinoa
• Season with salt and ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups of thawed frozen corn
• 1 diced avocado peeled and pitted

Step 1

Start by heating a generous amount of oil in a spacious stock pot on medium heat. Add a medley of onions, vibrant bell peppers, crunchy carrots, fragrant celery, minced garlic, earthy cumin, and zesty chili powder. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, allowing the flavors to meld together, roughly for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Next, introduce the richness of crushed tomatoes and the hint of heat from green chile peppers to the pot. Follow by gently pouring in nourishing broth, hearty chickpeas, and wholesome quinoa. Season the concoction with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, adjusting to your taste buds. Let the mixture come to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer, allowing the ingredients to harmonize for around 30 minutes.

Step 3

Just before serving, incorporate sweet corn into the aromatic soup, allowing it to warm through for an additional 5 minutes. Ladle this comforting creation into bowls and garnish with slices of creamy avocado for a delightful finish.