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Hearty One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich stuffed pepper soup, featuring ground meat, rice, red and green peppers, topped with shredded cheese.
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Get all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers in one easy, comforting bowl. This hearty soup uses ground beef, rice, and peppers in a rich tomato broth, making it a perfect, quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chopped green and red bell peppers, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers begin to soften slightly.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the uncooked white rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed.
  7. Ladle the hearty soup into bowls. Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired, before serving.

Notes

  • Using cooked rice instead of raw rice will significantly reduce the cook time, but you may need to add more broth as the rice absorbs liquid quickly.
  • For a budget friendly soup, substitute ground turkey or skip the meat entirely for a vegetarian version.
  • This recipe is a great base for a cheesy stuffed pepper soup; add mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese along with the cheddar for extra flavor.

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