Leftover Turkey Vegetable Quinoa Soup

By srumbel

Use your leftover turkey for this hearty and healthy Leftover Turkey Vegetable Quinoa Soup. It is full of veggies and protein to keep you full and satisfied!
from greensnchocolate.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small red or white onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 Russet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (with green beans, corn, carrots, and peas)
• 2 1/2 cups chopped leftover turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot.

Add onion and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened.

Add potato, mixed vegetables, turkey, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and quinoa.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until quinoa is cooked and potatoes are softened.

Top with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

Yields 6 bowls of soup