====== Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  * ½ medium onion diced
  * 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
  * 2 stalks celery diced
  * 4 garlic cloves minced
  * 4 cups bone broth chicken broth or vegetable stock (use more for a more brothy soup)
  * 1 15- ounce can chickpeas drained & rinsed
  * 1 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quinoa rinsed well in a fine mesh colander
  * 1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  * 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
  * 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  * Pinch red pepper flakes
  * 2 cups fresh spinach coarsely chopped
  * 1 ½ cups half and half or heavy cream
  * Salt and pepper to taste
  * Parmesan cheese for topping
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 10
  * **Cook:** 30
  * **Serves:** 6
  * [[https://www.platingsandpairings.com/creamy-italian-quinoa-soup/|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Heat oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  - Add stock, chickpeas, quinoa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning to the pot and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes.
  - When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cream. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  - Divide into bowls and top with grated Parmesan.

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