The Ultimate Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 pieces Bell Peppers (mixed colors, diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained)
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 4 cups Beef Broth (low‑sodium)
• 0.5 cup Uncooked White Rice (long grain)

Instructions

1. Measure Ingredients

   Gather all ingredients and measure them according to the list.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Vegetables

   Dice the onion and bell peppers into bite‑size pieces and mince the garlic.

   Time: PT10M

3. Sauté Onion, Peppers, and Garlic

   Heat olive oil in the large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Brown Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it up with the wooden spoon and cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Season the Mixture

   Stir in paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Add Tomatoes, Broth, and Rice

   Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, beef broth, and the uncooked rice. Stir well to combine.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bring Soup to a Boil

   Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: High

8. Simmer Until Rice Is Cooked

   Reduce heat to low, partially cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low

9. Finish and Serve

   Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

12g

Fiber

3g