Carrot Ginger Soup with Quinoa
Updated Jun 26, 2018, Published Feb 13, 2014
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds carrots (about 5 large), chopped
- 2 medium turnips, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the carrots, turnips, onion, and shallot and cook until the vegetables have started to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ginger and cook for another minute.
- Pour the broth and water over the vegetables.
- Stir in the quinoa, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Bring the soup to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 20 – 30 minutes.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.)
- Return to the pot, taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Servings
Serves 4-6