This protein-packed soup is an ideal dinner for busy days. Herbes de Provence lend a flavor of the French Riviera and the smoked paprika harmonizes nicely with the pepperiness of the kale.
Slow Cooker Size/Shape: 3- to 4 1/2-quart round or oval
Slow Cooking Time: 6 to 8 hours on low, OR 2 to 3 hours on high
Nutrition Facts
Kale and Red Quinoa Soup
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 245 | |
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Total Fat | 6.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 294 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 40 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 10 g | |
Sugars | 6 g | |
Protein | 10 g |
Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat
Ingredients
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1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained -
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained -
4 cups coarsely chopped kale (1/2 of a 5-ounce bunch), any large stems discarded -
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth (low-sodium) -
1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed and drained in a fine-mesh sieve -
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1/2 cup) -
1 medium rib of celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1/2 cup) -
1/2 cup chopped red onion -
1 tablespoon olive oil -
2 medium minced garlic cloves -
3/4 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence or dried thyme, crumbled -
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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Put all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the vegetables and quinoa are tender.

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This recipe is reprinted with permission from Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition. Copyright © 2018 by the American Heart Association. Published by Harmony Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Available from booksellers everywhere.