Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup
This stuffed pepper soup is easy to make with ground beef, bell peppers, rice and a flavorful tomato broth, it's the perfect one pot, 30 minute meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef , or ground turkey
- 1 medium sweet onion , finely chopped
- 3 bell peppers (I buy a mixed pack) , chopped into 1/2" pieces
- 1 (15-ounce) can beef broth , or chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce , more if desired
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , plus more to taste
- 1-2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot set over medium heat, brown one pound beef. Stir in 1 medium chopped onion and 3 chopped bell peppers and sauté for a few minutes. Drain any excess fat, if needed.
- Stir in 15 ounces broth, 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, 15 ounce can tomato sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can add a little water if it starts getting too thick. If you have time, let it simmer longer.
- Add rice and parsley. Stir in the 2 cups cooked rice and 2-3 Tablespoons chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm
Notes
Crockpot version: Brown hamburger, onions and bell peppers in a skillet first. Then add all ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours. Then add rice just before serving.
Storage: Let soup cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag (leaving room for expansion) for up to 6 months. It will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days; add a splash of broth when reheating if the rice has absorbed too much liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 1004mg, Potassium: 770mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 2245IU, Vitamin C: 90mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
