Description
Stuffed Pepper Soup is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines the vibrant flavors of bell peppers, savory ground meat, and aromatic spices. This hearty dish not only warms your soul but also brings joy to family gatherings and chilly evenings. Ready in just under an hour, it’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner at home. Enjoy it solo or with crusty bread for a complete experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted for extra flavor)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup brown rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until golden brown.
- Add ground meat; cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in diced bell peppers, oregano, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until peppers soften (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Add rinsed rice; reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg