Description
This hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup combines tender ground beef, sweet bell peppers, and savory tomato broth for the ultimate cozy meal. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in diced peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked rice and simmer an additional 5–10 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in chopped parsley, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rice to keep the texture firm.
- Letting the soup simmer longer develops deeper flavor.
- Freeze without rice for better texture during reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: stuffed pepper soup, easy soup recipe, ground beef soup, bell pepper soup, tomato rice soup