Description
Stuffed Pepper Soup is a warm and hearty dish that brilliantly captures the flavors of stuffed peppers in a comforting broth. This one-pot meal combines vibrant bell peppers, savory ground meat, and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Easy to customize, it delights with every spoonful – serving warmth and nostalgia to your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add the ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart as it browns completely.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and rice; cook for about 5 minutes to soften the peppers.
- Pour in the chicken broth, canned tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg