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A large bowl of Mediterranean soup with a spoon next to it, with a hand reaching in to take a spoonful from the bowl.

Scrumptious Mediterranean Soup

Satisfy your appetite with this scrumptious Mediterranean soup. Perfect for any occasion!
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large saucepan, soup ladle, wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 large zucchini, diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
  • Add the oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, white beans, quinoa, zucchini, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra parsley, if desired.