Instructions

• olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 3 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 cups broth
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• S&P
• Parmesan cheese (topping)

Instructions

1. Saute onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil with S&P until soft.
2. Add broth, chickpeas, quinoa, tomatoes, and seasoning.
3. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, partially covered.
4. Stir in spinach and cream.
5. Top with Parmesan.
6. Slurp!

Recipe from: Platings + Pairings – Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup