Lemony Quinoa Primavera Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 8 cups vegetable broth or 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed (and cut in ム1/4 inch pieces)
• 1 1/2 cups peas
• 1/3 cup minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot combine quinoa, broth and lemon zest. bring to a boil over medium heat. reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 2 stir in asparagus and peas; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus and quinoa are tender.
• 3 stir in chives and lemon juice. season to taste with salt and pepper. serve sprinkled with cheese.