Quinoa Potato Soup with Super Greens
This easy quinoa potato soup features nutrient-packed "super greens" like broccoli, kale, and spinach. It's filled to the brim with healthy ingredients, plus simple to make and customize!
Servings: 6 medium bowls
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 5 cloves garlic
- 8 oz. Yukon gold potato
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white quinoa* (uncooked)
- 2 cups lacinato kale
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Dice the onion and carrot. Mince the garlic and set aside.
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. veggie broth/water for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, dice the potato. Then cut the broccoli into small florets.
- When the onion is translucent, add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the potato, broccoli, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
- Once lightly boiling, add quinoa (rinsed well and drained). Reduce heat to a light simmer and cover. Cook for about 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop or tear kale into bite-sized pieces, large stems removed. Then roughly chop the spinach.
- Add the kale, spinach, and apple cider vinegar during the last 5 minutes of cook time. Salt and pepper to taste before serving. The soup will continue to thicken as it sits.
Notes
*Thickness: I enjoy my soups thick & hearty. So decrease the quinoa to 1/3 cup for a thinner soup. (Or simply add more broth.)
Variations: Add celery, green beans, mushroom, zucchini, peas, corn, fresh herbs, etc.
Miso slurry: For a richer flavor, whisk together 1 Tbsp. white miso + 3 Tbsp. water. Then stir it into the soup at the end of cooking time.
Recipe originally published July 2016. Updated November 2025.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 137 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0.2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Potassium: 625 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 4120 IU | Vitamin C: 53 mg | Calcium: 95 mg | Iron: 3 mg
