Quinoa Chickpea Soup With Roasted Garlic & Veggies #SundaySupper

Rustic quinoa chickpea soup bursting with the flavor of roasted veggies, laced with herbs, fresh ginger and garlic! I am not kidding when I say I could eat this soup everyday… well almost everyday 🙂 ! This quinoa chickpea soup is a meal in itself: healthy fat, protein,carbs and veggies! You don’t need anything else with this one pot meal!

I haven’t  blogged in some time now….I guess life and family stuff caught up with me and I had prioritize, so blogging took the backseat for a bit! I missed blogging and today as I pulled out my DSLR to take some shots of my soup creation, I felt a sense of excitement and thrill! I guess blogging is in my blood so even if I take breaks, I know I will always be back.

Anyway back to my recipe, my Sunday Supper Team is doing a ” Heart Healthy Theme”  in honor of February being Heart Health Month and I am so pleased to join them with a heart healthy recipe of my own. Everything about this quinoa chickpea soup screams healthy!  Avocado oil, red quinoa, garlic, ginger, onion, veggies, chickpea and plenty of parsley make this a yummy heart healthy soup! Best of all it is so easy to make: Just roast veggies and throw in all the other ingredients and you have a hearty quinoa chickpea soup that will keep your heart happy and satisfied! My new love is avocado oil which is so pleasant to cook with but you can use olive oil as well! Roasting veggies bring out the natural flavor of the veggies and adding some ginger and lemon just before you serve the soup makes it an enticing concoction!  I am so pleased to share this recipe with you and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Nutrition Wise!

Quinoa is packed with good quality protein, fiber and low glycemic carbs making it the perfect grain for diabetics. It is also Gluten Free and packed with antioxidants. Onion and garlic are natural blood thinners and prevent the formation of clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attack. Chickpeas like other beans are heart healthy warriors filled hot with fiber and boosting antioxidants. Red peppers  are packed with vitamin c and avocado oil adds some heart healthy MUFA that lowers the bad cholesterol! Spices like cumin and turmeric add flavor and antioxidant power. Top this with blood purifying  parsley and you have a heart healthy filling soup! Yummm!!

Quinoa Chickpea Soup

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Ingredients

• 2 Cups chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup red quinoa
• 1 Large onion
• 1 red pepper
• 1 yellow pepper
• 1 orange pepper
• 4 Pods garlic
• 1 Tsp cumin
• 1/2 Tsp turmeric or curicumin
• 1 Tsp salt
• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 2 Cups vegetable stock
• 1 Tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 lemon

Directions

	Roast peppers, onion and garlic at 350 for 50 - 60 minutes
	Prick the sweet potato, cover with foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes
	Cook quinoa in water in the ratio of 1: 3 for 20 minutes stovetop till soft
	Blend all roasted veggies, garlic and onion using a little stock if needed to make a smooth puree
	Transfer pureed mixture to stove. Add remaining stock, spices, oil, chickpeas and quinoa and simmer for about 10 -15 minutes
	Take skin off sweet potato, chop into small cubes and add to soup on stove top
	Grate some ginger into soup. Add chopped parsley and simmer another 3 to 4 minutes
	Squeeze fresh lemon and enjoy the soup warm

Make sure you check out these other heart healthy recipes from the rest of the team!

Better for you breakfasts:

• Apple Pie Oatmeal by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Asparagus and Goat Cheese Omelet by The Redhead Baker
• Chocolate Oatmeal Scones by Brunch with Joy
• Create-Your-Own Overnight Oatmeal by Rhubarb and Honey
• Honey-Banana Almond Butter Smoothie by The Messy Baker
• Orange, Mango, Lime & Ginger Smoothie by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Pear Bran Muffins by Magnolia Days
• Stovetop Fruit & Honey Granola by What Smells So Good?

Jump start your health with these appetizers:

• Almond Crusted Chicken Nuggets by Momma’s Meals
• Chipotle Black Bean Dip by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
• Lemon Aioli with Spring Vegetables by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Mala Baked Tofu Bites by Palatable Pastime

Soups that’ll win your heart:

• Asian Soba Noodle Broth Bowl by Hip Foodie Mom
• Kale, Spinach, and Bean Soup by Ruffles & Truffles
• Mushroom Quinoa Soup by Pies and Plots
• Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Roasted Garlic & Veggies by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Turkey and Black-Eyed Peas Soup by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Veggies, Sides, & Salads your heart will thank you for:

• Collard Greens with Cumin and Paprika by Nik Snacks
• Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad by Casa de Crews
• Kale Roasted Beet Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing by Noshing with the Nolands
• Lightened-Up Creamed Spinach au Gratin by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Roasted Teriyaki Green Beans and Mushrooms by NeighborFood
• Salmon Salad Niçoise by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Seasoned Spinach & Bok Choy by Nosh My Way
• Spinach Berry Salad by Country Girl in the Village
• Sweet & Smokey Cauliflower Salad by Take a Bite Out of Boca
• Winter Citrus Salad with Avocado-Basil Dressing by Foxes Love Lemons

Snack healthy!

• Parmesan Pistachio Kale Chips by The Texan New Yorker
• Sprouted Buckwheat Blackberry Banana Bread by Simply Healthy Family

Healthy is the center of attention in these main courses:

• Baked Eggplant Parmesan by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Celeriac Noodles with Mushroom Ragu by The Joyful Foodie
• Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Corn Salsa by The Weekend Gourmet
• Curried Cauliflower Rice and Chicken by The Dinner-Mom
• Gluten Free Roasted Chicken and Kale by Gluten Free Crumbley
• Heart Healthy Salmon Bento by The Ninja Baker
• Lemony Grilled Chicken by Peaceful Cooking
• Moroccan Salmon Tagine by Curious Cuisiniere
• Olive Oil-Poached Salmon with Pickled Cherry Salsa by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• One Pot Mexican Quinoa by Having Fun Saving
• Oven Baked Tilapia Tacos by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Piperies Yemistes me Pligouri – Bulgur Stuffed Peppers by Food Lust People Love
• Salmon with Mango Salsa by Cooking Chat
• Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake by Food Done Light
• Sweet & Smokey Cauliflower Salad by Take a Bite Out of Boca
• Vegetable and Ginger Congee by eating in instead
• Vegetarian Cuban-Style Black Beans & Rice by MealDiva
• White Bean, Corn, Tomato and Rice Skillet by Family Foodie

Staying healthy doesn’t mean giving up desserts!

• Baked Figs with Vanilla and Honey by Happy Baking Days
• Caramelized Pear Tart by PancakeWarriors
• Cherry-Blueberry Trifles by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch

We heart wine.

• Wine Pairing Recommendations for Heart Healthy #SundaySupper by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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