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Slow Cooker Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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Seasonal, comforting, and nourishing–this slow cooker Quinoa & Vegetable Soup will be a quick family favorite. 

We love this Slow Cooker Quinoa and Vegetable Soup! Gluten free, vegan, and absolutely delicious! www.superhealthykids.com

There’s something special about the change of the seasons. Besides the fun of all the outdoors has to offer–cool, crisp weather, crunchy leaves, and gorgeous fall colors–I love the change that comes in my kitchen.

As my favorite summer produce slowly disappears from the market, my menu naturally shifts to accommodate the cool weather produce. Suddenly, nothing sounds better than a bowl of warm soup after a long day. My kids love to dip crispy triangles of toast into warm broth and we sip our soup together.

The only thing better than a big pot of soup simmering away is a slow cooker full of soup simmering away. I love my slow cooker for family-friendly options like Butter Chicken or Beef Carnitas, but I love that this Quinoa Vegetable Soup is a great meatless slow cooker meal.

We love this Slow Cooker Quinoa and Vegetable Soup! Gluten free, vegan, and absolutely delicious! www.superhealthykids.com

I really appreciate the ability to toss together a few simple ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest. After a few hours, my house smells incredible and pulling dinner together after school and dance class only requires a quick stir, some toast or fresh bread, and maybe a salad or some fresh fruit (apples or pears are nice). It’s seasonal, comforting, and nourishing.

You can certainly change up the vegetables a bit if you like–sweet potatoes are a nice sub for the squash, spinach can be swapped for the kale, and you can use any color beans you prefer.

We love this Slow Cooker Quinoa and Vegetable Soup! Gluten free, vegan, and absolutely delicious! www.superhealthykids.com

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Slow Cooker Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Seasonal, comforting, and nourishing–this slow cooker Quinoa & Vegetable Soup will be a quick family favorite. 

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Peel and chop squash (if using fresh) and onion; drain and rinse beans.
  • Place squash, onion, tomatoes, beans, quinoa, broth, and seasonings into a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, adding additional broth as needed.
  • 2 minutes before serving, stir in kale and cilantro. (The heat from the soup will be enough to cook the kale.)
  • Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1053mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g
Keyword : Slow Cooker Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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Emily eats, lives, and loves over at One Lovely Life, where she shares allergy-friendly family recipes, book inspiration, and pictures of THE cutest babies. 

We love this Slow Cooker Quinoa and Vegetable Soup! Gluten free, vegan, and absolutely delicious! www.superhealthykids.com

Natalie Monson

I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.

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3 Comments

5 stars
bought fresh pre-cut butternut squash – great time-saver. I was confused by the double entry of chili powder but in different measurements. I played it safe and added 1 tsp. Could use more.

4 stars
Very good flavor. Everyone likes it, however, they did not like the kale in it. Next time I will either substitute spinach for the kale or omit altogether.

5 stars
I love all of the flavors in this soup! I imagine slow cooking brings out the richness of the ingredients. This soup looks AMAZING!