Description
High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup is a vibrant, nutritious dish brimming with colorful peppers, lean protein, and aromatic spices—perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the diced onions for about three minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey or chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper as you break it apart with your spatula. Cook until browned, about five minutes.
- Stir in diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes (with juice), and black beans. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, and oregano; mix well.
- Carefully pour in vegetable broth until all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about twenty minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added texture and nutrition, incorporate quinoa or brown rice. Customize by using different types of beans or adding more vegetables like zucchini or corn.