Lemony Quinoa-and-Spinach Soup

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Make sure to rinse your quinoa well in cold water before using.

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 sprig dill, plus ¼ cup chopped

  • 3 -inch piece lemon peel, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon grated garlic

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • ½ cup quinoa, thorougly rinsed

  • 5 cups packed baby spinach

  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. In a small pot, bring broth, dill sprig, lemon peel, and garlic to a boil. Season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; remove dill sprig and lemon peel. Increase heat to medium-high and add quinoa; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.

    lemony quinoa spinach soup
    Armando Rafael
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, March 2017

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