Description
Hearty and flavorful Stuffed Pepper Soup made with ground beef, bell peppers, aromatic herbs, fire-roasted tomatoes, and rice. This comforting soup combines the classic flavors of stuffed peppers in an easy-to-make stew perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Optional Garnish
- Shaved parmesan
- Roughly chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until fully browned, stirring occasionally. Drain excess grease and transfer beef to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables and herbs: In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, and thyme. Cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the soup: Return the cooked ground beef to the pot. Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and low-sodium beef broth. Stir well, cover the pot, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If rice is not pre-cooked, prepare it during this simmering time.
- Add the rice and serve: Stir the cooked rice into the soup. Adjust thickness by adding more broth if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with shaved parmesan and fresh parsley if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- Each serving is about 2 cups.
- Use 90% lean ground beef to avoid leftover grease; if using 80% lean beef, be sure to drain excess fat before sautéing vegetables.
- Ground turkey or ground chicken are excellent substitutes for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Italian seasoning can be substituted for the individual dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme) for convenience.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, add additional beef broth when stirring in the rice.
