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Southwest Turkey & Quinoa Soup

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This Southwest Turkey & Quinoa Soup recipe is a healthy, protein-packed one-pot meal made with ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, and bold Tex-Mex spices. Perfect for meal prep, this hearty turkey quinoa soup is gluten-free, easy to make, and ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

  • Stir in garlic and red bell pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  • Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked.

  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to release flavors.

  • Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth. Stir well.

  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.

  • Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  • Serve warm and garnish with avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, extra cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness.For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.Soup thickens as it sits — add extra broth when reheating if needed.Great for meal prep — flavors deepen the next day.

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