Mushroom Quinoa Soup

Sauté mushrooms with aromatics, then simmer with quinoa and broth until tender.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Serving size: About 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup quinoa, or whole grain of choice
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and mushrooms until slightly golden and fragrant.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (potatoes, quinoa or whole grain of choice, thyme, broth, and water). Stir.
4. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
5. Enjoy! To make this recipe vegetarian or vegan, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth.

Adapted from: MyPlate