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.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus pressurizing/standing)
NoYolks Wavy Noodle

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:

  1. Carefully cut 1/2-inch thick rind off of cheese wedge.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. Carefully cut 1/2-inch thick rind off of cheese wedge. Use vegetable peeler to shave remaining cheese.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in noodles and kale. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until noodles are done. Serve sprinkled with cheese shavings and pepper.