

Moroccan quinoa and vegetable soup
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled, diced
- 1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning
- 2 cups salt-reduced vegetable stock
- 7 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 medium courgetteszucchini, summer squashX, diced
- 1 large head (or 2 small) broccoli, cut in florets
- 390g can chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX in spring water, drained, rinsed
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
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Instructions
1 Heat oil in a large, deep saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion and carrots. Cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Stir in seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Add stock, water, and quinoa. Bring to the boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
2 Add courgettes, broccoli and chickpeas. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt and a sprinkle of parsley.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check seasoning, stock and yoghurt are gluten free.
HFG tip
Quinoa is a gluten-free, low-GI grain that is high in protein and fibre. Use as a substitute for couscous in other meals. Available from the health food section of supermarkets and health food stores.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 415cal
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Kilojoules 1740kJ
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Protein 23g
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Total fat 10g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 14g
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Dietary fibre 16g
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Sodium 470mg
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Calcium 190mg
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Iron 8mg
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