Name: Tuscan Quinoa Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: Delicious Italian Soup
Ingredients: 2 avocado oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 medium celery stalks, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; Optional: 1 small fennel bulb, chopped; 4-6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 dried basil; 1 dried oregano; 1/2 dried thyme; 4 low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 1-2 water; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their liquid; 4 tomato paste; 1 dry quinoa, rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; To taste, sea salt and black pepper; 1/2 chopped fresh parsley; Optional: 1/2 shredded parmesan; To taste, salt and pepper

Delicious Italian Soup

If the colder weather has got you craving something hearty and warm, this delicious Italian soup will be sure to hit the spot! Even though this soup is 100% plant-based, the protein provided by the white beans and quinoa make a perfect nourishing combo that’s certain to keep you satisfied.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6-8

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Recipe courtesy of

Lisa Markley Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
Optional: 1 small fennel bulb, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1-2 cups water
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their liquid
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
1 (15-ounce) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
To taste, sea salt and black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Optional: 1/2 cups shredded parmesan
To taste, salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, fennel, garlic, and dried herbs. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions become translucent and vegetables soften.
Add broth, water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and quinoa and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add canned beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.