My younger brother came over today to spend time with myself and my 2 little boys. He had already planned in his gym session as the gym is close by. So I took this perfect opportunity to cook up a protein filled soup with plenty of vegetables and lots and lots of vegetable stock, for hydration and quinoa for protein.
The feedback was great, he found that it replenished his strength well and was a quick fix to fill him up but wasn’t too heavy. I found that it relieved my headcold really well. Most likely was the potent healing garlic, that works a treat for me everytime!
Give it a go friends and let me know how you get on…Have a beautiful day, evening…Much love, D x
INGREDIENTS
1 large courgette grated
1 large carrot peeled and grated
1 clove garlic minced
½ cup quinoa
600 – 700ml vegetable stock
1 tsp dried coriander powder
1 tbsp sunflower oil
½ tbsp butter
2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in half a cup of water
Salt to taste
Chilli flakes to garnish optional
METHOD
Heat up the oil and butter together, gently place in the grated carrot and courgette into the deep saucepan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until soft
Season with the coriander powder and salt. Pour over the vegetable stock, cornflour solution along with the garlic. Bring to a boil
Slow the heat down to a gentle simmer and stir in the quinoa. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
Serve up hot with chilli flakes to garnish
It’s pretty cold today. Well, for Texas, anyway and your soup recipe looks incredible!
Thanks so much Melissa…Yes it’s very cold here in the UK too!!! Your cookies would be great for dessert!
This soup looks delicious! I love that it’s an after-gym snack. Perfect.
Thanks Amanda!…Won’t even feel guilty after the work out 🙂
This looks nice and lite! Perfect to post workout!
Thanks Julie..
Mmmmm what a yummy soup, esp. for cold days or a day like today when I have a sore throat!
Great post-workout recipe! I’ve never tried quinoa in soup before, will have to give it a go. Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy!
Do you know, I’ve never used quinoa, only read about how I should. However, I love making soups, and often throw in lentils, or pasta, or oats for the last 20 mins or so – quinoa – I should try it! Thanks. 🙂
My pleasure Safia…I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Great recipe. Easy and quick. Thank you.