Description
Warm up on chilly days with this hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup. Packed with vibrant bell peppers, tender ground meat, and flavorful rice, this dish delivers both comfort and nostalgia. It’s perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green) – diced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion – chopped
- 3 cloves garlic – minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional – cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the uncooked rice and tomato sauce; mix well to coat.
- Pour in the broth along with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and allow to simmer for about 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Serve hot, topping each bowl with shredded cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg