Friday, April 3, 2009

Sopa de Quinoa


Sopa de Quinoa

Quinoa is a high altitude grain crop which is a good source of protein. Soup is a traditional use of this nutritious grain. Recipe from Nestlé Ecuador.

Preparation time

10 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Total preparation time

40 minutes
Serving number 6

Ingredients

100 g / 4 oz Streaky bacon, smoked (chopped)
1 Onion (peeled and chopped)
2 medium Carrots (peeled and chopped)
250 g / 10 oz Quinoa (rinsed and drained)
2 medium Potatoes, waxy type (peeled and diced)
3 tablets MAGGI Chicken bouillon (broth/stock) (or 6 x 4g cubes)
2 l / 8 cups Water
50 g / 2 oz Green peas (frozen or fresh)
1/4 small Green Cabbage (shredded)
Chopped parsley to garnish

Preparation steps

In a large saucepan heat the bacon over a medium heat until the fat begins to run.

Add the onion and carrots and fry gently for 3-4 minutes or until the onion begins to soften.

Add the Quinoa, potatoes and MAGGI Chicken Bouillon/broth/stock tablets or cubes. Pour over the water and bring to the boil, stirring well.

Reduce the heat and cook gently for 15 minutes.

Add the peas and the cabbage and cook for a further 10 minutes.

Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Nutritional values per serving

Carbohydrate, total (g) 41.00
Energy (Kcal) 263.00
Protein (g) 11.00
Fats, total (g) 7.30
Energy (Kj) 1101.00

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