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Stuffed Pepper Soup

A hearty, comforting soup that captures all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a warm, flavorful bowl perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add ground beef to the pot, cooking until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, oregano, and basil. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in cooked rice and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.