ONE-POT QUINOA SUMMER SOUP

4 servings, 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Paste

• 2 tbsp chopped green onion (or chopped fennel bulb if wanting to maintain sattva)

• 1 stalk lemongrass, inner core chopped (or zest of 1-2 lemons, adjust to taste if you like lemon-y flavors)

• 1 tsp coriander seeds 

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated 

• 3 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos 

  
  

Soup base

• 1 tbsp ghee or avocado oil

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1 cup broccoli, chopped

• 1/2 cup snap peas, chopped 

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 3 1/2 cups veggie broth 

• 1 cup coconut milk

• Fresh lemon juice for serving 

• Fresh cilantro for serving

• Fresh basil/ mint for serving 

DIRECTIONS

1. Make the paste by adding all ingredients to a blender and blending into a paste (adding water if needed to help their blender along).

2. Heat the ghee/ oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the paste and heat until aromatic (about 30 seconds). 

3. Add the zucchini, broccoli and snap peas. Sauté in the paste for 2-3 mins.

4. Add the rinsed quinoa and satue for another minute. Add the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer until quinoa and veggies are cooked (about 15-20 minutes). 

5. Add the coconut milk, allow to cook for about 2 minutes. Then add salt/ pepper to taste and serve with fresh lime/ lemon juice and herbs. Enjoy! 
   

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Notes

• Summer is not soup season - but every once in a while, especially at the change of the seasons, people fall sick. And when that happens, this is your soup.

• Quinoa is one of the best grains to eat when recovering from illness, lemongrass will help to quell a fever - add another stalk of lemongrass if you want an extra medicinal kick, and ginger and turmeric will boost immunity.

• The coconut milk and coriander in this soup help to balance any heating elements making it perfect for summer-time sicknesses.

• Also, the fresh herbs on top of mint, basil, and cilantro add an extra anti-viral and anti-inflammatory kick that you will probably need if you are sick or wanting to keep your immunity high.