Quinoa Veg Soup (Bolivian Style Stew

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup Bell pepper
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1/2 tsp Cilantro
  • 1 cup Garbanzo/chickpeas/kala chana, cooked
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli, red powder
  • 1 Onions, large

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable stock

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Tomato puree/pasta sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/4 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Oil

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

• Other

  • 1/2 teaspoon dhania powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon jeera

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Quinoa , soaked in warm water for 10 mins
• 1 cup Black Chickpea (kala chana) , cooked
• 1/2 cup Vegetable stock
• 1 Onions , finely chopped
• 2 Bay leaf (tej patta)
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Carrots , beans and peas
• 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger , grated
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• 1/4 cup Homemade tomato puree , or pasta sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander leaves (Dhania)
• Salt to taste

Directions

• To begin making Quinoa Veg Soup, firstly add oil in a pressure cooker.
• Add onions, grated ginger, garlic and bay leaf and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
• Once the onions turn golden brown, add tomato puree, bell pepper, veggies and sauté with salt.
• Add the cooked garbanzo, red chilli powder, jeera, dhania powder, quinoa, vegetable stock, water and pressure cook it for 2 whistles.
• Let the pressure die down on its own. Simmer for 3-4 mins till you get desired consistency and lastly add cilantro. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste and serve.
• Serve Quinoa Veg Soup with Chilli Cheese Toast or any other toast of your choice.