Description
A comforting bowl of stuffed pepper soup filled with bell peppers, ground meat, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the ground beef or turkey, season, and brown the meat.
- Toss in the chopped bell peppers and stir well. Allow them to soften slightly for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the soup is cooking, prepare your rice separately. Stir in the cooked rice after simmering.
- Finally, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. A splash of lemon juice can elevate the flavors.
Notes
For dietary preferences, substitute rice with cauliflower rice or use lentils for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg