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Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
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This Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that captures all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a warm, easy-to-make soup form. It’s loaded with ground beef, tender bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice, seasoned with savory herbs and spices. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup is flavorful, filling, and can be customized with your favorite toppings for added zest and texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional, for spicy)
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (or use ground turkey)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes (fire roasted preferred)
  • 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (or more to stretch the meal)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings (Optional)

  • Fresh chopped herbs
  • Spicy chili flakes
  • Crumbly white cheese
  • Hot sauce
  • Lime juice
  • Other favorite toppings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once heated, add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper (if using). Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  2. Add garlic: Add the chopped garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.
  4. Season the meat and vegetables: Stir in the paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 more minute to let the spices bloom.
  5. Add liquids and rice: Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir in the uncooked white rice. Mix everything well.
  6. Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer. Let it cook for at least 20 minutes to allow the rice to absorb liquid and the flavors to blend; you can simmer for up to 1 hour for a richer taste and softer rice.
  7. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes such as fresh herbs, chili flakes, crumbly cheese, hot sauce, or a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy your delicious stuffed pepper soup!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based ground meat alternative for a lighter or vegetarian version.
  • Adjust the spiciness by adding or omitting jalapeno and red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
  • For a gluten-free option, ensure that the beef broth used is gluten-free.
  • Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and also freezes well for up to 3 months.
  • Adding extra rice will make the soup thicker and more filling, while less rice will keep it lighter and brothier.

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