Quinoa Beef Minestrone Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb beef, cut in thin strips
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1 cup quinoa pasta
• 15 ounces red beans
• 6 cups water
• 2 ounces beef bouillon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 1. in stock pot, brown beef and garlic together in olive oil.
• 2 2. remove fat.
• 3 3. add the remaining ingredients.
• 4 4. bring to boil.
• 5 5. cover and simmer 30 minutes.