Description
Warm up with our Slow Cooker Tomato, Kale and Quinoa Soup—a nourishing blend of fresh ingredients that creates a comforting bowl of goodness. This vibrant soup combines the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes, nutritious kale, and protein-packed quinoa. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it offers a simple way to enjoy healthy eating without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (or 2 cans of diced tomatoes)
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic into the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, kale, quinoa, vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until quinoa is tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg