Description
Healthy Stuffed Pepper Soup with Turkey and Quinoa is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish that warms you from the inside out. This delightful soup features vibrant bell peppers, lean turkey, and protein-rich quinoa simmered in a savory broth, making it perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep. With its colorful presentation and customizable ingredients, this recipe is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes (low-sodium)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers and canned tomatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and quinoa; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg