Stuffed Peppers Soup (One-Pot)
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4.5
Stuffed Peppers Soup (One-Pot)
Description
This recipe blends ground beef browned with aromatic vegetables, including carrots, onions, and two kinds of bell peppers. Adding uncooked rice, tomato sauce, beef broth, and seasoning creates a rich, savory base that simmers until the rice and vegetables are tender. The addition of half and half at the end enriches the broth with a creamy texture without overwhelming the heartiness of the beef and vegetables.
The soup captures the essence of traditional stuffed peppers but transforms it into a comforting soup form. It cooks as a single pot meal requiring minimal cleanup. The ingredients meld together through simmering, developing a layered flavor from the meat, spices, and vegetables.
This dish can be served on its own as a satisfying lunch or dinner and garnished with fresh herbs or sour cream for added richness. The inclusion of rice adds body and makes it filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 carrot chopped, medium
- 1 onion diced, large
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup rice uncooked
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 3 bay leaf
- 10 oz tomato sauce
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat a pot over medium-heat. Add ground beef to the pot and break it down into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add chopped carrots, diced onion. Sauté until veggies soften. Add bell peppers and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add rice, salt, pepper, bay leaves, tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 20 minutes.
- Add half and half, cook for 5 more minutes and remove from the heat. Serve with fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1180mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2186IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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