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Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup

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A comforting and hearty soup filled with fresh bell peppers, seasoned beef, and wholesome rice, perfect for chilly nights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced finely
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced in 1/2" pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced in 1/2" pieces
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth Can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth.
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Adjust according to your spice preference.
  • 2 cups cooked parboiled long-grain rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil.
  2. Add the ground beef, browning it while stirring occasionally until it’s no longer pink.
  3. Toss in the diced onion and sauté until it becomes tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Season with sea salt and black pepper, stirring well.
  6. Add the diced red and green bell peppers, sautéing for another 3 minutes.
  7. Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
  8. If desired, add in the cayenne pepper.
  9. Stir to combine and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  10. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen.
  11. Once the time is up, add the cooked rice and stir everything together.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This soup is great served with sliced crusty bread for dipping or topped with cheese for extra creaminess. Store leftovers properly in an airtight container.
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