Stuffed pepper soup is a cozy and comforting dish that captures all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but in a hearty soup form. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (you can also use ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the diced bell peppers to the pot and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the cooked rice, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your delicious stuffed pepper soup!
Feel free to customize this recipe to your taste by adding other ingredients like diced carrots, celery, or even a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
