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Cozy Stuffed Pepper Soup

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A quick and hearty stuffed pepper soup combining ground beef, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a comforting broth. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for cozy nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors: red, yellow, green), diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • ½ cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving a little for richness. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Add diced bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but still slightly crunchy.
  6. Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, stir to combine, and simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Add beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Stir in uncooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more broth or water if soup is too thick.
  11. Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm. Optionally top with shredded cheese or sour cream.

Notes

Stir gently halfway through simmering to ensure even rice cooking. Let soup rest 5 minutes off heat for flavors to settle. For softer peppers, add earlier; for crunchier texture, add later. Substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version. Rice can be swapped with quinoa or cauliflower rice for low-carb options.

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Keywords: stuffed pepper soup, comfort food, quick soup, ground beef soup, easy dinner, hearty soup, bell pepper recipe

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