Description
Warm up with this comforting Southwest Turkey & Quinoa Soup that combines lean ground turkey, nutritious quinoa, and vibrant vegetables. Packed with spices and bursting with flavor, each bowl offers a deliciously hearty experience perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This easy-to-make soup is not only nourishing but also customizable—ideal for using up leftover veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add ground turkey and garlic; cook until the turkey is browned and no longer pink (7 to 10 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and diced tomatoes with juices; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed quinoa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- Fold in black beans during the last few minutes of cooking. Squeeze fresh lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg