Description
Hearty stuffed pepper soup brings Italian-American comfort to your dinner table with robust ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and zesty tomato base. Warm, satisfying spoonfuls promise a complete meal you can savor with crusty bread and minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) 90% ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more for heat)
- 2 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can tomato sauce (no salt added)
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into fine crumbles while releasing its robust flavors.
- Carefully drain excess fat from the meat and transfer to an absorbent surface, preserving the lean protein for later incorporation.
- Introduce olive oil to the same pan and gently sauté diced onions and vibrant bell peppers, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Infuse the vegetables with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, creating a fragrant foundation for the soup’s complex profile.
- Reintroduce the seasoned ground beef into the vegetable mixture, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, and savory beef broth, elevating the liquid base with depth and complexity.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and cover, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop their collective taste for approximately 20 minutes.
- Gently fold in cauliflower rice, letting it simmer and absorb the surrounding flavors for an additional 5-7 minutes until perfectly tender.
- Carefully portion the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to personal preference, then serve immediately for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier soup option.
- Replace beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein alternative that maintains similar flavor profiles.
- Use cauliflower rice as a low-carb substitute for traditional rice, making this recipe perfect for keto and low-carbohydrate diets.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top for extra richness and flavor complexity, which can elevate the soup’s taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg