Description
Stuffed Pepper Soup is a one-pot wonder made with ground beef, sweet bell peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and rice. It’s a cozy, hearty meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Easy to make and full of comforting flavors!
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
2½ tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
1 cup uncooked long grain white or brown rice
Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go. Drain and set the beef aside on a paper towel–lined plate.
- Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the pot. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in both cans of diced tomatoes, the tomato sauce, beef broth, chopped parsley, dried basil, oregano, and the browned beef. Season again with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes, stirring every so often.
- As the soup simmers, prepare the rice following the package directions.
- When the soup reaches its 30‑minute simmer mark, stir in your desired amount of cooked rice.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and, if desired, top with shredded cheddar or mozzarella and a bit of fresh parsley.
Notes
Store rice separately if saving leftovers to prevent mushiness.
For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
Soup freezes well without the rice added.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 23g