Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup quinoa
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 head cabbage, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, until lightly browned, stirring frequently.

Pour in the chicken broth, water, tomatoes, and cabbage. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the quinoa and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before servings.