Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Slow Cooker Tomato, Kale and Quinoa Soup is the perfect dish for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With the rich aroma of tomatoes mingling with the nutritious kale and protein-packed quinoa, this soup not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes your body. Effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker, it’s an easy way to impress guests or enjoy a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes (or 2 cans diced tomatoes)
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic finely.
- If desired, sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent; then add garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed onions and garlic into the slow cooker along with tomatoes, kale, rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, spices, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg