Description
Stuffed Pepper Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty dish combines ground beef, fresh bell peppers, and aromatic spices in a savory tomato broth that warms you from the inside out. With its rich flavors and one-pot convenience, this easy-to-make soup is both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with crusty bread for a delightful meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Add olive oil to the same pot and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine the cooked beef with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, optional sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- If serving immediately, stir in cooked rice and parsley; simmer briefly until heated through.
- Serve hot with shredded cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg