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Hearty Turkey Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Hearty Turkey Quinoa Vegetable Soup
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Serves
2
Serving
2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water divided
  • 8 oz extra lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 1/2 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dry quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh kale leaves stems removed and chopped

Method

  1. 1Heat large pot over medium temperature and add splash of water.
  2. 2Add ground turkey, onion, celery, carrot and zucchini.
  3. 3Cook 5-7 minutes until meat is browned and cooked, breaking up meat as it cooks.
  4. 4Add thyme, salt, quinoa and remaining water.
  5. 5Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer.
  6. 6Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until quinoa is fully cooked.
  7. 7Add chopped kale to pot and simmer 2 minutes until wilted.
  8. 8Divide evenly between bowls.

Good to know

Storage
Keep refrigerated in sealed container up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months
Serving Tips
Each portion is approximately 2 cups
More Flavor
Use broth instead of water and omit salt
No Turkey
Use ground chicken, beef or pork instead.

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