Everything Veggie Soup

I found a great recipe that is quick and delicious.  If you add quinoa you will have a complete protein.  Or you could add brown rice and beans, for added protein.  This is my own variation of a recipe from The China Study All Star Collection by Leanne Campbell, PhD.  Hope you like it!

Everything Veggie Soup

1 onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
1 Red or Yellow Sweet Pepper, chopped
3 c. chopped vegetables (I like zuchinni, carrots, beans)
2 c. vegetable stock
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/4 c. quinoa (rinsed)
1 15 oz. can white beans (optional)
1 c. brown rice (cooked)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Easy as 1 2 3 
Steps:
1.  Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.  Add seasonings.  Add pepper, vegetables, stock, tomatoes, and quinoa.  
2.  Cook 10-20 minutes.  
3.  Add more water, stock, or tomato juice if you need more broth.  Add beans, rice, salt and pepper.  Heat and serve.

I double or triple this and freeze the extra.  It always comes in handy when I don't know what to make or don't have the time to cook.