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Nutritional Values
320kcal
10gProtein
54gCarbs
6gFat
8gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Quinoa Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
Sopa de Quinua — [soh-pah de kee-noo-ah]
Order
I'd like the quinoa soup, please.
Locally
Quisiera la sopa de quinua, por favor.
Say locally
A warming soup featuring quinoa and various Andean vegetables.
Why try it?
Quinoa Soup represents the native grains of the Andes, a crucial element in local diets. It reflects sustainable and nutritious eating habits deeply rooted in Andean culture.
How it tastes
The soup is hearty and comforting, with earthy flavors from quinoa and vegetables. A light infusion of herbs adds fresh notes to the dish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Quinoa has been cultivated in the Andes for thousands of years. The soup became popular in the 20th century as an accessible and hearty dish that utilizes local produce to provide sustenance.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 150 g quinoa
- 🥕 3 potatoes
- 🥕 2 carrots
- 🥕 1 cob corn
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🥣 1 liter vegetable broth
- 🧂 1 tsp cumin
- 🌿 50 g fresh cilantro
Method
- 1 Rinse quinoa and soak it for 15 minutes.
- 2 Sauté onion and garlic in a pot with a bit of oil.
- 3 Add diced potatoes, carrots, corn kernels, and vegetable broth to the pot.
- 4 Stir in quinoa and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Add cumin and cilantro before serving.
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