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Stuffed Pepper Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup that combines the goodness of stuffed peppers in a comforting bowl.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups diced red (orange or yellow) bell peppers
  • 14 ½ oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • cup long grain white rice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Stir in diced peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, broth, and spices. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rice and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat.