Weight-Loss Lean Turkey Quinoa Veggie Soup
High-protein • filling • meal-prep friendly
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (99% lean)
or 93% lean beef if preferred
1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray to cut calories)
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, no salt added
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or bone broth for extra protein)
½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Brown the Protein
Heat olive oil (or spray) in a large pot over medium heat.
Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up.
Sauté Veggies
Add onion, bell peppers, and carrots.
Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Build the Soup
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, quinoa, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir well and bring to a boil.
Simmer
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until quinoa is tender.
Taste & Serve
Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot
