Hearty and Comforting Stuffed Pepper Soup
A vibrant and satisfying soup that captures the bold flavors of stuffed peppers, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned Tomatoes, diced or crushed
- 1/2 cup Rice, long-grain white
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef in a large pot or Dutch oven with a splash of oil over medium heat until nicely browned.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the canned tomatoes and 4 cups of beef broth, stirring well to combine.
- Introduce the rice, cover the pot, and let it cook for around 20 minutes on low heat.
- Season to taste and adjust if necessary before serving.
- Ready to serve with garnishes if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or beans and use vegetable broth. This soup also freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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