Keep warm this winter with this warm hearty soup

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ cup carrots, chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• ½ onion, chopped
• ½ cup salsa (mild or hot)
• 1 cup. Vegetable broth
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 19oz. can organic mixed beans (not drained) *
• ½ tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• ¼ cup quinoa, soaked and drained

1. Heat oil in heavy pot over med-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery. Sauté until almost tender then add in salsa. Cook for 1-2 minutes before adding in remaining ingredients.
2. Bring soup to a boil and cook until quinoa or other grains are cooked (approx. 20 min.)
3. Serves 4

* if NOT using organic beans, then drain the beans and add 1/2 cup water or broth instead