I loved stuffed peppers so when I ran across this soup, I started researching recipes. I found several variations so I used elements from several of the recipes so make adjustments according to your taste.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb  ground beef
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion chopped (1 cup)
• 2 chopped bell peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken or beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 cups of cooked brown or white rice
• Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
• Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add the bell peppers to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and Italian seasoning to the pot; bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender.
• Stir in the rice and sprinkle with cheese if desired and serve.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

 

 

 

 

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servings 6

Ingredients

 

• 1 lb  ground beef
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion chopped (1 cup)
• 2 chopped bell peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken or beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 cups of cooked brown or white rice
• Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

 

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
• Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add the bell peppers to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth and Italian seasoning to the pot; bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender.
• Stir in the rice and sprinkle with cheese if desired and serve.