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Stuffed Pepper Soup
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Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup simulates the flavors of stuffed bell peppers by combining ground beef, chopped red and green bell peppers, onions, and garlic with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and herbs. Cooked rice is stirred in at the end for a comforting, textured finish. This soup balances savory meatiness with the freshness of peppers and herbs like parsley, basil, and oregano.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 yellow onion 1 cup, small, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper a little over 1/2 of a medium, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes petite
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth low-sodium
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp parsley plus more for garnish, chopped, fresh
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 cup long grain white rice I love both options, or brown rice; uncooked
  • cheddar cheese for serving (optional, or mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat, once hot add beef to pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally while breaking up beef, until browned. Drain beef and pour onto a plate lined with paper towels, set aside.
  2. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in pot then add onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and saute 3 minutes, then add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and add parsley, basil, oregano and cooked beef, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring just to a light boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  4. While soup simmers, prepare rice according to directions listed on package, then once soup is done simmering stir in desired amount of cooked rice into soup.**
  5. Serve warm topped with optional cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Doubling the herbs or using Italian seasoning intensifies the flavor profile.
  • Adjust rice amount to control soup thickness; less rice yields thinner soup, more rice makes it heartier.
  • For leftovers, store cooked rice separately and add to individual servings to prevent rice from becoming mushy.