High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and nutritious twist on traditional stuffed peppers, this High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup features turkey bacon for an extra flavor kick.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.
- Add diced bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in quinoa, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and cheese, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Soup