Title
              Mediterranean potato soup
Warm and hearty, this Mediterranean potato soup is packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Serving Size
              1 cup
          Servings
              6
          Prep Time
              30 min
          Cook Time
              60 min (stovetop or 5-7 hours (crockpot)
          Health Benefit
          
      Ingredients
          1 1/2 teaspoons
      
            olive oil
      
      1/4 teaspoon
      
            garlic clove, minced
      
      1/2 cup
      
            onion, chopped
      
      4 cups
      
            low sodium vegetable broth
      
      3
      
            medium red potatoes, cubed
      
      3
      
            carrots, sliced
      
      Dash 
      
            black pepper
      
      2 teaspoons
      
            italian seasoning
      
      1 15-ounce can
      
            kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
      
      1 cup
      
            quinoa
      
      2 cups
      
            fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
      
      1/4 cup
      
            Parmesan cheese (optional)
      
      Directions
              - For stove top: In a 2-quart pot, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes. Add broth, water, potatoes, carrots, and seasonings. Cover and boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15-minutes. Add beans and quinoa and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add spinach. Top with optional Parmesan.
 - For crockpot: Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil in a small saucepan. Place in bottom of crockpot. Add remaining ingredients and cook on high for about 5-7 hours.
 
Recipe Nutrition
          Calories
      
            305
      
      Fat
      
            3.5
      
      Sodium
      
            375
      
      Carbs
      
            58
      
      Fiber
      
            11
      
      Protein
      
            11