This hearty and comforting soup is layered with the robust flavours of roasted vegetables, chewy sausage, grassy quinoa, earthy beans, and smoked cheese. The result is a bold, protein-packed soup that’s sure to help you feel extra cozy on a winter night. For a Mexican twist, swap the chicken or turkey sausage for smoky, spicy chorizo. The soup makes excellent leftovers, but you’ll need to add additional liquid as the quinoa will soak up the water as it sits.
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Some like it hot
Both grapeseed oil and avocado oil have high smoke points so they’re excellent options for high-heat cooking, including broiling and searing. Their neutral flavours also mean they won’t impart any taste to the final dish.
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This recipe was originally published in the February 2026 issue of alive magazine