Ah, stuffed pepper soup! 🌶️🥣 That’s basically all the flavors of stuffed peppers—but in a comforting, hearty soup form. Here’s a simple recipe you can try at home:
Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
Servings: 4–6
Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice (or ½ cup if you want less thick soup)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Brown the meat: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add veggies: Stir in the chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and broth. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice: Stir in the uncooked rice. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Taste and adjust: Check seasoning and adjust salt/pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Tips:
- For extra cheesy flavor, stir in a handful of shredded cheese before serving.
- You can swap rice for quinoa for a healthier twist.
- If you like a thicker soup, simmer a little longer or mash some of the tomatoes into the broth.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 20-minute version that’s super easy on weeknights. It still tastes amazing! Do you want me to do that?
