Puree of Green Things Soup with Quinoa and Pepper Relish
"I threw this together one night, using leftover green veggies from the fridge. Broccoli is the main flavor, complemented by a topping of quinoa and pan-grilled red pepper with lime juice. This can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 14 of 16 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parsnip | 1/2 cup (78g) | 55 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup chopped (156g) | 55 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Romaine Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Soup | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 2/3 cup quinoa
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cubed
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 pounds broccoli florets
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 12 ounces baby spinach leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- For the Garnish:
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
- 2 shallots, halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- ground black pepper