Recipe Name Tuscan White Bean Quinoa Soup Submitted by mattbambassador Recipe Description Don't be misled by its plain-looking appearance: this newfangled version of Tuscan bean soup is thoroughly satisfying and delicious. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 50 Ready In (minutes) 80

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin 2 cups, chopped Onion, chopped 1.5 cups, chopped carrot,chopped 1.5 cups, diced celery,chopped 4 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon basil (dried) 0.5 teaspoons black pepper 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes14.5 ounce can 6 cups Reduced Sodium Vegetable broth 3 cups, chopped Kale, chopped 2.5 cups (8 fl oz) water 3 cups (2 Can) White beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup dry quinoa Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and basil; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 2 Stir in tomatoes with juice, broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in beans. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. 3 Stir in quinoa and kale. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.