Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers into a warm and delightful dish. Perfect for chilly evenings and customizable to fit your dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground meat over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- If desired, top with shredded cheese before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef. Customize with additional vegetables like corn or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: stuffed pepper soup, comfort food, easy recipes, quick meals, hearty soup