Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Stuffed Pepper Soup, brimming with vibrant bell peppers, tender meat, and zesty tomatoes. Each spoonful is a hearty embrace that combines savory spices and satisfying textures. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this soup not only nourishes the body but also warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup diced red bell peppers
- 1 cup diced yellow bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if preferred)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until fully browned.
- Mix in chopped bell peppers, cumin, and oregano; cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice or quinoa and simmer for an additional five minutes. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg