Quinoa and bean soup

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Eden Shiitake Mushrooms
15ouncesEden Kidney Beans (canned) OR- Eden Pinto Beans
2tablespoonsEden Toasted Sesame Oil
3Garlic cloves; peeled pressed or minced
1mediumOnion; chopped
4cupsWater
16ouncesEden Sauerkraut (canned) rinsed, drained, chopped
¼cupEden Quinoa; rinsed
2teaspoonsPaprika
4tablespoonsEden Tamari (or to taste)
Black pepper; to taste

Directions

Soak Shiitake Mushrooms in 1 cup of water for 1 hour. Drain and save soaking water. Discard stems and slice mushroom tops. Puree beans in blender or food processor and set aside. Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until onions are translucent. Add 3 cups water, Shiitake Mushrooms with soaking liquid, Sauerkraut and Quinoa. Cook 30 minutes over low heat. Add paprika, black pepper to taste, tamari and pureed beans, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes * Cooking Time: 40 minutes * Yield: 5-6 servings Copyright 1994 Eden Foods, Inc. <Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias> File