High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup: A Healthy Delight!
A nutritious and hearty soup packed with protein and flavor, featuring stuffed peppers in a delicious broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, diced
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, quinoa, diced tomatoes, broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until quinoa is cooked and peppers are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or beans.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.