My Stuffed Bell Peppers Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of My Stuffed Bell Peppers Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic stuffed peppers dish. This one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, vibrant green and red bell peppers, and fragrant garlic and onions, all simmered in a rich tomato base bursting with Italian-inspired seasonings like oregano, basil, and paprika. Fluffy white rice cooks right in the broth, soaking up every bit of the savory goodness, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a touch of freshness to each bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner, this soup is a quick and satisfying meal ready in under an hour. It's everything you love about stuffed bell peppers but in a comforting, spoonable form!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 large green bell peppers
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 0.75 cup white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
Chop the bell peppers into small pieces and stir them into the pot. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
Rinse the white rice under cold water, then add it to the soup.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1349 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
