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Stuffed Pepper Soup
Stuffed Pepper Soup is a hearty blend of lean ground beef, diced bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs simmered with beef broth and cooked rice. This comforting soup conveys the flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a warm, spoonable form, combining tender meat and vegetables with a savory tomato base and herbaceous notes. It's a filling dish that brings together familiar comfort in an easy-to-make soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
541 kcal
Course:
Soup, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes fire-roasted
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 2 cups rice cooked white or brown
- Parmesan Cheese shaved parmesan, roughly chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
- parsley shaved parmesan, roughly chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to break it up. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the beef until browned, stirring occasionally. Once fully cooked, drain the beef and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in the pot, then add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and saute another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef back to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover the pot, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and stir occasionally for 20 minutes. Note: if you haven't yet pre-cooked your rice, you can cook it while the soup is simmering.
- Stir in the cooked rice. If you'd like a slightly thinner soup, feel free to add more broth. To serve, ladle into bowls and top with freshly chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Each serving is approximately 2 cups.
- Using 90% lean ground beef limits grease; if using 80%, drain excess fat before adding vegetables.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for the beef.
- Italian seasoning may be used in place of individual dried herbs for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
647mg
(27%)
Potassium
937mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1212IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 937mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1212IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.