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Lemony Kale Quinoa Soup State (Washington) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe

Savory and satisfying soup with kale, quinoa, pinto beans, and lemon.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
1 cup (8 oz ladle) provides
Crediting legumes as Vegetables: ¼ cup beans and peas (legumes) vegetables, ⅛ cup dark green vegetables, and
½ oz equivalent grains.
Or
Crediting legumes as Meats/Meat Alternates: ⅛ cup dark green vegetables, 1 oz equivalent meats/meat alternates, and ½ oz equivalent grains.
RECIPE PROJECT NAME
Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on behalf of Highline Public Schools
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: TNTG state recipes
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Program Type: School Meals
Program Meal Type: Lunch
Conventional Meal Category: Side Dish, Main Dish (Entrée)
Program Meal Component: Grains, Vegetables, Meat Alternates
Vegetable Subgroup: Beans and Peas (Legumes), Dark Green Vegetable
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Boil, Sauté
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
50 Servings
Calories: 158

Instructions

  • Heat the steam kettle or large stock pot to medium-high heat. Once warm, add oil, onion, garlic, and oregano. Sauté until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add water to onion mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken base and whisk to ensure base is fully dissolved.
  • Add beans and quinoa.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add kale, lemon juice, and pepper. Let cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until kale softens and is bright green. Continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes to let flavors meld and internal temperature reaches at least 165 °F.
    Critical Control Point: Heat soup to internal temperature of 165 °F for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher through service.
    Chill for later use in pans with no more than 2” depth of food. Cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and 40 °F within 4 hours. Reheat to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F for at least 15 seconds.
  • For service, ladle 8 oz of soup into each bowl.

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
This soup can be made vegan by substituting vegetable stock for the chicken base and water.
Use fresh lemon juice or canned lemon juice. Meyer lemons and juice will result in a lemon flavor that is too mild for this soup.
Serve with one cheese breadstick or whole grain roll. Serve with sunflower seeds for additional M/MA crediting.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (8 oz) | Calories: 158 | Total Carbohydrate: 26g | Protein: 8g | Total Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 302mg | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Vitamin D: 0IU | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg | Added Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 184mcg