Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup is a really hearty and healthy soup, the kind that fills you up and also provides all the vitamins, minerals and protein that you and your family need. We’ve had some really odd weather here on the farm this winter. One day it’s hard frost but the sun is shining, the next day it’s pouring with rain and it’s snowing on the high ground. It’s so important to maintain your health in these conditions, and this soup fits the bill!
You couldn’t do better than a warming bowl of Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup, a recipe from a new cookbook: We Love Kale from Apple Press.
We love Kale
The Blurb: We love Kale is bursting with over 100 original and exciting mouthwatering recipes – with kale taking centre stage in everyone. Low in calories, yet high in fibre, this zero fat “queen of greens” is the perfect ingredient to have in your kitchen. Packed with nutrition, kale is high in iron, Vitamin K, and powerful antioxidants, keeping you healthy whilst tasting delicious.
The Authors: The recipes in We Love Kale come from five leading food and healthy lifestyle bloggers and food writers: Kristen Beddar of The Kale Project; Karen S. Burns-Booth of Lavender and Lovage; Carolyn Cope of Umami Girl; Jassy Davis of Gin and Crumpets and Kristina Slogget of spabettie.
Recipes that stood out: Kale and Shitake Pot Sticker Dumplings; Baby Kale Falafel with Green Hummus; Spicy Chipotle, Kale and Lime Enchiladas; Lentils, Caramelized Onions and Kale with Roasted Walnuts; Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup (recipe below); Kale Saag Aloo with Homemade Rotis; Kale Red Pepper and Feta Muffins and Triple Rich Hidden Gem Brownies which look so good and good for you too!
Pros & Cons: I really love the way this book is laid out, there is loads of nutritional and preparation information and most recipes feature a variations page, giving you even more options for the recipe. See the Baked Eggs, Kale and Guyere page below..
…and this is the Baked Egg Variations page, giving three more ways to use the recipes.
Not a lot of Cons, unless you don’t like Kale and are not willing to give it another go with the great advice and delicious recipes in this book. however, it is one of those annoying books that won’t stay open on its own!
The Verdict: I love green vegetables and have been cooking with kale for some time now, however, I found some really useful information and different ways to use these super-charged leaves. It’s a keeper.
Recipe for Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup
Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 300 ml vegetable stock
- 1 onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves inced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 100 g long-grain rice
- 250 g kale, washed de-stemmed and shredded
- salt and black pepper
- crusty bread or flatbread for serving
Instructions
- Put a tablespoon of the stock in a large saucepan and saute the onion, garlic and carrots for 10 minutes until softened, stirring frequently.
- Add the spices, tomatoes, remaining vegetable stock and rice; cover and simmer for 15-10 minutes over a low heat, until the rice is cooked.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the kale and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the kale is cooked.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or warm flatbread.
Notes
Nutrition
More Spicy Soup Recipes from Farmersgirl Kitchen
Carrot, Ginger and Butternut Squash Soup
Beetroot and Black Cumin Soup
Spicy Roast Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
We Love Quinoa
We Love Quinoa is the partner to We Love Kale featuring quinoa, the ancient grain, and super-food which has taken the food world by storm.
The Blurb: Quinoa is a really versatile ingredient which contains all nine essential amino acids making it a complete-‐protein source and an excellent choice for vegans who may struggle to get enough protein in their diets. Naturally high in dietary fibre, quinoa is a slowly digested carbohydrate, making it a good low GI option.
The Authors: a slight change to the lineup but still including Karen S. Burns-Booth, Carolyn Cope, Jassy Davis, Kristina Sloggett but this time with Jackie Sobon of Vegan Yack Attack.
Recipes that stood out: Quinoa Pancakes with Spiced Strawberry Compote with Yogurt; Quinoa-coated Fish Finger Sandwich; Quinoa Bean Burger with Basil Aioli and all it’s variations; Risotto-Style Quinoa with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms; Fluffy and Fruity Quinoa Scones and Rich and Fudgy Quinoa Brownies.
Pros and Cons: The same excellent information and easy to use recipe layout with variations as We Love Kale. Loads of great recipes for every meal.
The Verdict: I was a quinoa sceptic until last July when I finally cracked it with this recipe for Quinoa with Summer Roasted Vegetables and Harissa Marinade now I’m converted and was delighted with the range and variety of the recipes.
We Love Kale by Kristen Beddar; Karen S. Burns-Booth; Carolyn Cope; Jassy Davis and Kristina Slogget. Published by Apple Press RRP £14.99
We Love Quinoa by Karen S. Burns-Booth, Carolyn Cope, Jassy Davis, Kristina Sloggett and Jackie Sobon. Published by Apple Press RRP £14.99
Tracy Nixon says
I have only ever made Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa and I really enjoyed it! I would love to try other recipes though!
Tracey Peach says
No I’ve never cooked with Quinoa before but I have fed it to my hamsters & they loved it!. I do love the look of that soup, it looks delicious! 🙂
jo hutchinson says
No I have never cooked with Quinoa but would like to have a go.
lynsey buchanan says
quinoa
lynsey buchanan says
I have never cooked with quinoa
Janice Pattie says
I hope you will give it a try Lynsey.
Margaret Clarkson says
Yes, my daughter loves quinoa. She likes it with cooked vegetables mixed into it. It is very easy and quick to cook.
Janice Pattie says
That’s good that your daughter likes it and, you are right, it is very quick and easy to make.
laura banks says
ive not but would like to try
Janice Pattie says
I’m sure you would enjoy it Laura
Maxine G says
love it mixed with wild rice and served with spicy butternut squash and feta in a zingy lime dressing
Janice Pattie says
That sounds so good Maxine.
Tamsin Aston says
I cooked with quinoa quite few times and love it! A dish with roasted sweet potatoes stood out for me I really enjoyed.
Munchies and Munchkins says
Ooh this sounds delicious and the book looks great too – I really do LOVE kale xx
Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says
Quinoa is one of my all time favourite grains! It’s so easy to cook with and so versatile. Kale is yummy too and I really like the look of this soup.
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Jemma, lots to choose from in the books.
janie says
Yummy looking recipe Janice and nice to see Karen’s hard work in the flesh!
Janie x
Janice Pattie says
It is good to see Karen’s recipes in print 🙂
Dom says
That is a bowl of gloriousness! xxx
Janice Pattie says
It is a lovely soup, easy to make, tastes great and is even good for you.
[email protected] says
Lots for great and useful books coming out these dats! I am a certified kale-head and quinoa-head, having been growing kale for many years and cooking quinoa for over 8 years. Any books devoted to these special foods is a bonus. Great reviews. PS I hope you are feeling better, Janice. 🙂
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Kellie, I’m much better now. Glad to hear you are a fan of kale and quinoa.
Choclette says
Glad you finally cracked your quinoa phobia Janice. The soup looks delicious and both books look really good. The kale one in particular sounds interesting. We’ve been growing and eating it for more years than I care to remember, but I’m fairly conservative in my usage of it – other than bunging it in a smoothie, obviously!
Janice Pattie says
I resisted the whole kale trend but am fully on board now and, yes I have got over my quinoa fear, loving it now!
Choclette says
Decided I should enter the giveaway. As with the kale, I’m fairly conservative in my use of quinoa – mostly just use it as a ‘rice’ substitute, even though I’ve been eating it for at least twenty years. So it would be good to get a few more ideas.
Janice Pattie says
Good luck with the comp, Chockette. There are lots of great ideas to use Quinoa in all sorts of ways.
Miranda Robinson says
Quinoa Tabbouleh 🙂
Janice Pattie says
A classic, Miranda and very tasty.
Linsdey C says
I’ve experimented a lot with quinoa – favourite is in a peruvian style lunchbox salad
Janice Pattie says
That sounds very exotic, Linsdey
Sophie Williams says
sweet potato and quinoa soup
Janice Pattie says
Oh that would be a lovely combination, Sophie.
Kim M says
No, not yet but I’ve got a breakfast bar recipe I’d like to try
Janice Pattie says
That sounds interesting, good luck.
claire woods says
Never tried cooking with it.
Janice Pattie says
Worth giving it a try Claire
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Gorgeous looking soup Janice. Slurp! Now I am in the mood for soup! Yummed, stumbled and pinned.
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Jac.
Ruth Harwood says
We haven’t yet xx
Janice Pattie says
I’m sure you will love it, Ruth.
Maria Dhillon says
I have made burgers with them they came out quite good
Rosy says
I made a quinoa and chick pea patty for my daughter!
Sarah S says
I make a lunch time kinda recipe. Quinoa, egg, onion, carrot and some soy sauce
Janice Pattie says
That sound good, nice and quick too.
Karen says
Great review as usual – glad you enjoyed the books! Karen
Janice Pattie says
Always a pleasure and I could pick out your recipes without even checking at the back, they were always the ones I wanted to make.
Keith Hunt says
No its new to me.
Janice Pattie says
Always good to try something new, Keith
Emma says
Quinoa muffins/quiches – eggs, cheese, ham and vegetables. Bite size and perfect for breakfast. I make them in batches and keep them in the freezer.
michelle o'neill says
i havent tried it before x
Janice Pattie says
it’s really easy to cook, Michelle. I’m sure you would enjoy it.
Jennifer Badger says
I love using half couscous and half quinoa when I make a Moroccan Tagine
Janice Pattie says
Great idea Jennifer
Anne Thompson says
I have a bag of Quinoa, but no recipes, lots of recipes online are American!
Janice Pattie says
Good luck with the giveaway Anne, as there are lots of great recipes in the book.
Sheri Darby says
No I haven’t tried it yet – but would love to
Janice Pattie says
Good luck Sheri.
Alice OConnor says
Chick pea and lemon tabolleh with quinoa is delish!
Victoria Prince says
I have never cooked with quinoa, it’s one of those ingredients I keep finding recipes I really want to try but haven’t actually got round to buying any so I can do so! Fab sounding books 🙂
Trevor Linvell says
Yes, I like making a Avocado quinoa porridge
Adrian Bold says
No I haven’t cooked with it yet – but would love to try something new.
Sue Dorking says
love using quinoa to stuff vegetables such as squash, peppers or mushrooms but really need to try it in different ways
Diane Duggan says
I’ve never cooked with quinoa but would love to try it if I find a recipe that interests me.
jackie curran says
I haven’t , never sure what to do with it , so this would really help .
LEE HARDY says
Have never used quinoa
AMANDA ROBINSON says
I’m a virgin to quinoa. So far I’ve only used it to make a salad
Natalie Crossan says
Yes I love using it as a substitute for other forms of carbs x
Aaron Milne says
No – This is new to me
Lisa Pond says
I made a quinoa salad with avocado and beetroot 🙂
Amy Jo McLellan says
We sometimes have it as a salad dish but I’d be really interested to try it with more meals 🙂
Gloria Jean says
Your soup looks amazing! I never would have thought to roast canned tomatoes. I bet that adds such great flavor to the soup.