Creamy Spinach Soup With Golden Quinoa

This creamy spinach soup gets its rich texture from a dairy-free duo — miso and almond milk — whisked into a smooth, velvety base. A scoop of turmeric-tinted quinoa adds color, bite, and a bit of staying power, turning a simple bowl of soup into a full, satisfying meal. It’s plant-based comfort food that doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture. 

Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes

Creamy Spinach Soup With Golden Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (118g) water
• 1/4 cup (42g) white quinoa
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium (75g) onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
• 4 cups (120g) baby spinach
• 1 cup (244g) unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp white miso
• 1 large scallion, slivered

Directions

In a small pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, carrot, and turmeric and stir. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until ready to serve.

In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the spinach, and cover and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove the lid and stir until the spinach is fully wilted and bright green.

Pour the almond milk into a blender. Add the white miso and the spinach mixture. Secure the lid and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and reheat, if desired.

To serve, ladle 1 cup of soup into a wide bowl and mound 1/2 cup of the warm quinoa mixture in the center. Garnish with the scallion and serve.

Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 cup soup and 1/2 cup quinoa

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 134; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 369mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 4g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 30%; Iron: 12%; Vitamin C: 30%; Potassium: 395mg

Originally published January 2019; Updated July 2026

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