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Mushroom Kale Quinoa Soup – loaded with superfoods, light and delicious. Made in less than 1 hour. Great for spring and summer.
Happy Monday!
How was your weekend? Mine was good, but I just wish the weather was warmer for this time of the year! I can’t believe it is May already!
I’m sharing a soup today, because I make soup at least once a week, even during summer. So I’ve got a lot of soups to share. Some of them aren’t so special and have similar ingredients, but I’ll slowly post the ones that I feel like you might like.
Did you guys notice the lack of quinoa recipes on my blog lately? This is because I’ve been adding it to a lot of soups and stews. And today I have a great recipe for the kale and mushroom lovers.
I’m a big fan of easy soups. The soup recipes on my blog usually take less than 1 hour to make and just a few simple ingredients. And this soup is no different. Of course, I get excited when I see a hearty crock pot soup recipe, but I don’t make these as often as I’d like. Instead, a quick and light soup is my go to recipe during the week.
Rich and balanced flavor, enhances with some thyme, basil and balsamic vinegar.
My kale might look a little overcooked, but this is how I like it in soups. Feel free to cook it less, if you prefer it with more crunchy taste and bright color.
The addition of quinoa makes it healthier and more filling. You can either add pre-cooked quinoa, or uncooked at the end and let it cook with the soup.
Hope you get to try this time-saving recipe.
Mushroom Kale Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 pearl onions, , cut in half (or 1 small yellow onion, chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, , pressed
- 12 oz (300 grams) white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch kale, , chopped
- 1/2 tsp dry thyme
- 1/2 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp dry parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- splash balsamic vinegar
- 8 cups vegetable stock, (or use water + vegetable bullion)
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- salt to taste
- lemon juice, (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot and add onions. Cook for 3 minutes until tender. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until mushrooms release water, for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add thyme, basil, parsley, black pepper and tomato paste. Stir. Add chopped kale. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add vegetable stock and splash of balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add quinoa. Cook for 10-15 more minutes until quinoa is fully cooked.
- Add salt to taste. Squeeze some lemon juice (optional).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’m with you on the weather. Why am I wearing a coat in May?! Why is it pouring every day?
This soup would be welcome in gloomy weather like this. I want some!
I eat soup at least once or twice a week year round too…it’s just so good! This mushroom quinoa soup looks amazing, Mira! I’m so glad you shared another quinoa recipe…you’re the queen of those dishes! 🙂 Pinned and can’t wait to try this out!
I’m right there with ya in wishing for more warm weather, like NOW! Hehe. However, in the mean time, this mushroom kale quinoa soup looks like the perfect solution until then. 🙂 Love that you have the super-cooked kale (I like it this way too in soup!) Pinning this asap. Have a great week, Mira!
I could live on soup if my husband wouldn’t complain about me fixing it so much! This mushroom quinoa soup sounds amazing. I’m not a huge fan of mushrooms but I will eat them once in a while. I bet the quinoa in here keeps you full for hours. Love this!!
I eat soups year round too, Mira and this quinoa soup looks fabulous! Loving how light and healthy this is, yet packed with delicious flavors! I add quinoa to all the things, but I have yet to try it in soup. Obviously that needs to change starting here and now with this! Love it! Pinned! Cheers, dear!
I’m all about the superfoods! This mushroom soup with quinoa is a total WIN! I would eat the Kale raw in this baby and drop the mic! Pinned!
I just adore soup!! It’s so comforting and satisfying!! Thanks for this yummy recipe! Def perf for this time of year!
xoxo Cailee <3
I love adding grains to soups to make them heartier- this mushroom kale soup looks fabulous 🙂
Yay for soup! I can have it all year long. This looks so comforting and delicious, Mira! Love the mushroom and kale in here and adding quinoa sounds fantastic!
Thanks Kelly!
Wow! Mushroom and kale is an awesome combo, Mira. This soup looks so nice and comfy. And perfect for this still cold weather! 🙂