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stuffed peppers soup recipe

A Bowl of Delicious Stuffed Pepper Soup

This stuffed pepper soup recipe captures all the delicious flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a hearty, comforting soup. Packed with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and bell peppers, it’s a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped green and red bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add cooked rice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour for flavors to meld.
  7. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream, if desired.

Notes

For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño pepper. You can also use ground turkey or sausage instead of ground beef.