Description

Indulge, in an adventure with this Stuffed Pepper Soup, where every spoonful brings you the warmth and deliciousness of a homemade meal. This hearty and inviting dish combines the flavors of ground beef, the sweet juiciness of bell peppers and the smoky richness of fire-roasted tomatoes. Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected to create a symphony of tastes from the touch of Italian seasoning to the gentle spicy kick of red pepper flakes. More than a meal this Stuffed Pepper Soup is like a comforting hug in a bowl offering a delectable escape from the busyness of everyday life. Whether you’re enjoying it with loved ones, around the dining table or savoring some time this soup guarantees a nourishing and unforgettable experience.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 pound lean ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

3 c beef broth

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flake, optional

2 c cooked white rice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat up some oil in a pot, on large heat. Add the chopped onion. Sauté it until it turns soft which takes 5 minutes.

Now increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef. Make sure to season it with some salt and pepper. Keep cooking until the beef is no longer pink breaking it up as you go along. This should take around 5 minutes.

Next stir in the garlic. Let it cook for just half a minute.

Time to bring all the remaining ingredients together. Add both green bell peppers along with tomato sauce diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning and if desired a dash of red pepper flakes. Let everything come to a boil before reducing the heat and allowing it to simmer for 15 minutes.

Once that’s done mix in the rice and let everything cook together for an additional 5 minutes. Taste your creation. Adjust the seasoning, with salt and pepper as needed.

Finally when everything is nicely heated through and all those flavors have blended together beautifully serve this soup hot! Enjoy every spoonful!

Notes

To shift this Stuffed Pepper Soup into a gluten-free delight you just need to make a few simple adjustments. The main change is, in the broth. Make sure you utilize a beef broth that is certified gluten-free. Some broths can possess hidden gluten in the form of additives or flavorings so it’s important to be cautious. As, for the rice stick to white rice varieties that are inherently gluten-free. They’re safe to utilize without any changes. Lastly when adding any seasonings or garnishes always choose ones that are labeled as gluten-free to avoid any potential cross-contamination.

Prep Time: 10 MINS
Cook Time: 35 MINS