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
- 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.
- Bring soup to a boil and cook until quinoa or other grains are cooked (approx. 20 min.)
- Serves 4
* if NOT using organic beans, then drain the beans and add 1/2 cup water or broth instead