Description
A hearty and flavorful stuffed pepper soup made with lean ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice, simmered to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. This comforting soup combines classic stuffed pepper ingredients in an easy-to-make soup form, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Optional Garnish
- Shaved parmesan
- Roughly chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to break it up. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the beef until browned, stirring occasionally. Once fully cooked, drain the beef and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables and spices: Heat the oil in the pot, then add the onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and sauté another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add liquids and simmer: Return the cooked ground beef to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and low-sodium beef broth. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. If you have not cooked your rice yet, you can prepare it while the soup simmers.
- Finish with rice and garnish: Stir in the cooked rice to combine. If you prefer a thinner soup, add additional broth as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and shaved parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Each serving is approximately 2 cups.
- Using 90% lean ground beef is recommended to minimize grease; if using 80% lean, drain excess fat before adding vegetables.
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used as a substitute for ground beef.
- Italian seasoning can replace the individual dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Cooking the rice separately while the soup simmers saves time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
