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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (477g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: vegetable bouillon cubes
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 93		(23%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 10.4g	16%
	Saturated Fat 1.4g	6%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 844mg		35%
Potassium 1357mg		38%
Total Carbohydrate 65.4g		21%
	Dietary Fiber 8.4g	33%
	Sugars 4.2g
Protein 12.4g		24%
Vitamin A 856mcg		17%
Vitamin B6 0.8mg		42%
Vitamin B12 1.0mcg		16%
Vitamin C 48mg		81%
Vitamin E 1mcg		3%
Calcium 93mg		9%
Iron 5mg		33%
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Quinoa Soup from Ecuador Recipe #280423

My friend from Ecuador made it for us and I tried to replicate it with much success. It's now one of my favorite soup to make. If you like a creamier soup, you can make it with 3 cups soy milk and 1 cup water.

by Dina Cohen

25 min | 5 min prep

SERVES 6

1 cup raw quinoa
1 big onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, peeled and cubed
1 vegetable bouillon cube
6 potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
2 cups soymilk

Rinse quinoa 3 times and drain well.
Saute the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the salt and cumin.
Add the quinoa, potatoes, tomatoes, water and soy milk.
Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, then cover and let simmer until potatoes are tender.
You may add water or milk if necessary.

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Quinoa Soup from Ecuador Recipe #280423

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