Stuffed Pepper Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Description
The soup begins by browning lean ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks to develop a savory base. Onions and diced red and green bell peppers are sautéed until tender, followed by the addition of minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to infuse flavor. Canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth are added next, with salt and pepper to taste. The pot is brought to a boil and then simmered to meld the flavors.
Cooked white rice is stirred in towards the end, adding heartiness and texture, and fresh chopped parsley adds a touch of brightness. The resulting soup is rich in flavor reminiscent of stuffed peppers, featuring tender meat and vegetables in a tomato-herb broth with a mild kick from red pepper flakes.
Serve the soup hot as a meal by itself or with crusty bread. It is well-suited for cooler weather or when a comforting, filling soup is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion diced, medium sweet
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 cups white rice cooked
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and ground beef; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in rice and parsley until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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