Description
High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty, nutritious soup features vibrant bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of lean ground turkey, quinoa, and aromatic spices simmered in a rich vegetable broth. Each spoonful is not only delicious but also packed with protein and essential nutrients, making it ideal for meal prep or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash the bell peppers, cut off the tops, and remove seeds.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Brown the meat: Add ground turkey or chicken; cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Break up clumps as needed.
- Stir in veggies: Mix in diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, and quinoa or brown rice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Spice it up: Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Let simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Fill the peppers: Spoon the mixture into hollowed-out bell peppers until filled generously. Place them upright back into the pot or transfer to an oven-safe dish.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg