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WW Recipe of the Day: 5-Ingredient Quinoa Pea Soup
This fresh simple soup is high in fiber and low in fat, calories and WW Points. The quinoa adds a nice boost of protein. And the best part, it can be on the table in about 30 minutes.
This recipe makes about 6 1-cup servings and is a great make-ahead option for quick lunches during the week.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Pea Soup?
According to my calculations, each 1-cup serving has 126 calories and:
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How to Make Pea Soup with Quinoa
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Cook the Quinoa: Add water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa, cover the pot, and reduce heat to a simmer until water absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about 15 minutes.
Step 3: While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion until translucent and tender.
Step 4: Add the peas and and chicken broth to the onion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Using an immersion blender (affiliate link), or regular blender (affiliate link) (I used my trusty Vitamix (affiliate link)), puree the soup to desired consistency.
Step 6: Return pureed soup to pan; stir in the quinoa, salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
Step 7: Serve with additional toppings, if desired.
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes, Variations & Substitutions
- Short on time, cook your quinoa ahead of time.
- Look for pre-chopped onion in your groceries freezer aisle.
- Don’t like or can’t find quinoa, try substituting brown rice instead.
- Add chopped celery and carrots with the cooked onions.
How to Serve Pea Soup with Quinoa?
Enjoy your pea soup as is, or with your favorite toppings. Some of our favorites include:
- crunchy croutons
- shaved parmesan or crumbled feta cheese
- a dollop of light sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt
- a slice of creamy goat cheese
- crispy bacon crumbles
- chopped chives or green onion
Be sure to adjust your WW Points as needed with any additional toppings.
Ways to Use Leftover Soup
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Quickly reheat in the microwave (affiliate link), or on the stovetop, when hunger strikes.
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5-Ingredient Quinoa Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup quinoa, well rinsed
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2-1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) frozen green peas
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Optional Toppings
- Plain Greek yogurt, light sour cream, shaved Parmesan, crumbled Feta (or favorite cheese), bacon bits (or bacon crumbles), chives, green onion, croutons, etc.
Instructions
- Add water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa, cover the pot, and reduce heat to a simmer until water absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent and tender.
- Add the peas and and chicken broth to the onion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender (affiliate link), or regular blender (affiliate link), puree the soup to desired consistency. Return pureed soup to pan; stir in the quinoa, salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
- Serve with additional toppings, if desired.
- Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Short on time, cook your quinoa ahead of time and add to the soup after it's been pureed.
- Look for pre-chopped onion in your groceries freezer aisle.
- Don't like or can't find quinoa, try substituting brown rice instead.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Taste of Home 5 Ingredient Healthy Cookbook: Simply Delicious Dishes for Today’s Cooks (affiliate link)
A note about WW Points
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