Stuffed Pepper Soup

🌶️ Stuffed Pepper Soup (Easy Recipe)

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 bell peppers (1 green, 1 red), diced

3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

4 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable)

1 cup cooked white rice (or brown rice)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the meat

In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat

2. Add vegetables

Stir in onion and bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

3. Add liquids & seasoning

Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.

4. Simmer

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add rice

Stir in cooked rice and let simmer another 5 minutes.

6. Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded cheese or parsley.