Description
Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup delivers classic comfort with a delightful twist on traditional flavors. Robust bell peppers, ground beef, and zesty tomatoes combine in a soul-warming bowl that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces/227 grams) tomato sauce
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (185 grams) cooked rice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and thoroughly brown ground beef, crumbling meat into small, uniform pieces while cooking.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions, green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic into the meat, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth into the pot, stirring to combine ingredients thoroughly.
- Raise heat and bring liquid mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low, creating a steady simmer.
- Fold in pre-cooked rice, seasoning with salt and black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Allow soup to gently simmer for 25-35 minutes, enabling ingredients to meld and develop rich, harmonious taste.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a balanced mix of meat, vegetables, and rice.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or sprinkle shredded cheese on top for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that reduces saturated fat.
- Skip rice entirely for a low-carb version or replace with cauliflower rice to create a keto-friendly adaptation.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for an enhanced smoky depth that elevates the soup’s overall flavor profile without extra effort.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like chopped parsley or cilantro right before serving to add brightness and a fresh element to the rich, hearty soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg