Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Stuffed Pepper Soup, a delightful dish that brings together all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers in a convenient and hearty soup. This recipe features a medley of colorful bell peppers, tender ground meat, and wholesome vegetables simmered in a savory broth, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also serves as a wonderful opportunity to sneak in extra veggies while satisfying your cravings for delicious comfort food. Serve this vibrant soup with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add uncooked rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg