STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

 

I've always loved stuffed peppers, so when I discovered that you could turn all those familiar flavors into a warm, comforting soup, I knew I had to try it. After looking at several versions, I combined the things I liked best and adjusted the recipe to suit my family's taste. This Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the goodness of traditional stuffed peppers—ground beef, tender bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, and Italian seasoning—in an easy, hearty bowl of soup.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth, plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Add the bell peppers to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and Italian seasoning to the pot; bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Stir in the rice and sprinkle with cheese if desired and serve.

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STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

Yield: 6 Servings


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth, plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional)


DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the bell peppers to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and Italian seasoning to the pot; bring to a simmer.
  6. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  7. Stir in the rice and sprinkle with cheese if desired and serve.