Description
Hearty stuffed pepper bliss soup brings Mediterranean comfort right to your kitchen table. Simmering with robust flavors and tender vegetables, this soul-warming recipe invites you to savor each spoonful of culinary happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) tomato sauce
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth (or chicken broth for a milder flavor)
- 1 cup (185 grams) cooked white or brown rice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the cooking process by browning ground beef in a heated, oil-coated large pot over medium flame, ensuring thorough cooking and removing any excess grease.
- Introduce diced onions and bell peppers to the pot, sautéing until vegetables become tender and translucent, then incorporate minced garlic and briefly cook to release its aromatic essence.
- Create the soup base by incorporating diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth, thoroughly blending the ingredients to form a harmonious liquid mixture.
- Elevate the flavor profile by adding Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt, bringing the concoction to a robust boil before reducing heat and allowing a gentle 20-minute simmer.
- Enrich the soup’s texture by folding in pre-cooked rice, letting it meld with the existing flavors during a final 5-minute simmering period.
- Present the culinary creation by ladling the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally embellishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize the meat by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based alternative for different dietary preferences.
- Prep rice ahead of time to streamline cooking and reduce overall preparation time.
- Consider using brown rice or quinoa for added nutritional value and a heartier texture.
- Enhance flavor by topping with shredded cheese, sour cream, or crispy bacon bits for extra richness and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg