Anti Inflammatory Smoky Paprika Quinoa Vegetable Soup
This deeply satisfying soup is built around some of the most powerful ingredients you can put in a pot — turmeric, smoked paprika, kale, chickpeas, and quinoa all working together in one rich, fragrant broth. The combination of anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and cumin with antioxidant-rich vegetables means every bowl is doing serious work without feeling like a health assignment. Sautéing the spices directly with the vegetables before adding liquid is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out deep, smoky flavor that tastes like the soup has been simmering all day. Quinoa adds a hearty, protein-packed body to the broth, while the chickpeas bring satisfying substance that makes this genuinely filling for four people. The kale goes in at the end so it stays vibrant and tender rather than turning drab and mushy. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens everything up and ties all those warm spices together beautifully. Finish each bowl with a drizzle of good olive oil and a little parsley, and you have a weeknight dinner that feels both nourishing and genuinely craveable.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup dry white quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the red bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the pepper has softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Watch the garlic closely so it does not brown.
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