Lentil Kale and Quinoa Soup
Are you ready to taste a delicious, hearty, homemade soup? This Lentil Kale and Quinoa Soup will dazzle you with its wonderful taste combinations.
Ingredients
- 4 oz wedge Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tsps kosher salt, coarse
- 1 tsp ground tumeric
- 1 can (14 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
- 3 pkgs (32 oz.) low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dry brown lentils
- 1/2 cup red or white quinoa
- 1 pkg (12 oz.) No Yolks® Fine Noodles
- 3 cups torn curly kale leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
To Prepare in Pressure Cooker:
- Carefully cut 1/2-inch thick rind off of cheese wedge.
- Heat oil in electric pressure cooker using the Sauté function. Add vegetables, garlic, turmeric and salt; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, lentils and quinoa; add cheese rind. Close and lock lid; cook 10 minutes on high pressure. Vent using the quick-release method per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Press Cancel; carefully unlock lid. Remove and discard cheese rind. With lid open, set to Sauté function. Stir in noodles and kale; cook 5 minutes or until noodles are done. Serve sprinkled with cheese shavings and pepper.
To Prepare on Stovetop:
- Carefully cut 1/2-inch thick rind off of cheese wedge. Use vegetable peeler to shave remaining cheese.
- Heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add vegetables, garlic, turmeric and salt; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, lentils, quinoa and cheese rind; bring to a boil. Cover on low heat 10 to 12 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in noodles and kale. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until noodles are done. Serve sprinkled with cheese shavings and pepper.



