Description
Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup brings classic comfort to your dinner table with a delightful twist on traditional stuffed peppers. Simmering with ground beef, rice, and bell peppers, this one-pot wonder delivers rich flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
Main Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using lean meat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, balances acidity)
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- Shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Transform ground beef into a rich, caramelized base by rendering it completely in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame, discarding any surplus lipids.
- Introduce diced onions and vibrant bell peppers into the meat, gently sautéing until they become translucent and tender. Incorporate minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the mixture for a brief moment.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, robust tomato sauce, and savory beef broth into the pot. Enrich the liquid with Worcestershire sauce, aromatic Italian seasoning, warm paprika, nuanced salt, cracked black pepper, and a whisper of brown sugar. Elevate the temperature until the concoction reaches a vigorous boil.
- Reduce culinary intensity, permitting the soup to gently simmer, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify over approximately 20 minutes.
- Fold pre-cooked rice into the simmering liquid, enabling it to absorb the surrounding warmth and essence for several minutes.
- Artfully ladle the steaming soup into serving vessels, optionally garnishing with melted cheese or freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent greasy soup, ensuring a cleaner, lighter texture.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version that reduces overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Cook rice separately to maintain ideal consistency and prevent mushy texture in the soup.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting paprika and adding red pepper flakes for extra heat enthusiasts.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for diet-friendly alternatives that keep protein high.
- Enhance soup’s nutrition by adding extra diced vegetables like zucchini or spinach during sautéing stage.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days, noting rice might absorb more liquid when refrigerated.
- Freeze soup without rice, adding fresh rice when reheating to preserve best texture and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg