Quinoa Soup

Sopa de Quinua con Queso


This recipe is from Pam, which she got in Ecuador. I changed some ingredients to make it vegan, and I think it came quite close in flavor!

• 1 1/3 c quinoa
• 1 1/2 L water
• 1 1/2 oz ground roasted peanuts, or peanut butter
• 1/2 L milk/soy milk
• 1/2 c cream/tofu
• 1 c queso blanco, crumbed/vegan mozzarella 
• 1 c white onion, chopped
• oil, drained after sauteing achiote

1. fry oil in achiote (like paprika) with salt and pepper
2. Blenderize the quinoa at low speed until filled with froth. (lots of on and off)
3. Rinse frothed quinoa with sieve; soak/place in water and remove floaters.
4. Cook 45 mins.
5. Blenderize 1/3 of quinoa with peanuts, milk, cream and onions.
6. On low, boil above with rest of quinoa and cheese for 5 minutes until thick.