Hereβs a hearty, comforting recipe for Stuffed Pepper Soupβit has all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers, but in an easy one-pot soup:
π² Ingredients
- 500g ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2β3 bell peppers (any color, chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 3β4 cups broth (beef or chicken)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Β½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Cook the meat:
Heat oil in a pot. Add ground meat and cook until browned. - Add vegetables:
Stir in onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 4β5 minutes until softened. - Build the soup:
Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Stir well. - Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15β20 minutes. - Add rice:
Stir in cooked rice and simmer for another 5 minutes. - Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
π Tips
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes taste too acidic.
- Top with shredded cheese for extra richness.
- You can make it low-carb by skipping rice or using cauliflower rice.
π§ Optional toppings
- Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley
- A spoon of yogurt or sour cream
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker version, keto version, or meal-prep freezer method.
π² Ingredients
- 500g ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2β3 bell peppers (any color, chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 3β4 cups broth (beef or chicken)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Β½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Cook the meat:
Heat oil in a pot. Add ground meat and cook until browned. - Add vegetables:
Stir in onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 4β5 minutes until softened. - Build the soup:
Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Stir well. - Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15β20 minutes. - Add rice:
Stir in cooked rice and simmer for another 5 minutes. - Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
π Tips
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes taste too acidic.
- Top with shredded cheese for extra richness.
- You can make it low-carb by skipping rice or using cauliflower rice.
π§ Optional toppings
- Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley
- A spoon of yogurt or sour cream
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker version, keto version, or meal-prep freezer method.