Hello, food enthusiasts! Winter is creeping in, and what’s better than a warm, comforting bowl of soup to cozy up with?

While some of you may be into prolon soup cleanse for detoxifying benefits, today we’re delving into something that’s more in the comfort food territory—Stuffed Pepper Soup!

I cannot begin to describe how this dish encapsulates the essence of comfort food.

It takes me back to childhood, to simpler times when the most complex question was what game to play next.

It’s a burst of flavors and textures, much like a traditional stuffed pepper, but without the fuss of the stuffing.

Flavor Profile: More Than Just a Pepper Home

This isn’t just a pepper home where bell peppers are the star of the show.

No, no! This is a hearty, well-rounded meal in a bowl.

The richness of lean ground beef combined with the sweetness of bell peppers and onions create a base that’s further enriched with the umami of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Ingredients

1 pound of lean ground beef
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 yellow onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
2 cans of diced tomatoes 14.5 oz each
1 can of tomato sauce 15 oz
1 can of low-sodium beef broth 14.5 oz
A handful of fresh parsley chopped
A little dried basil and oregano
1 cup of white or brown rice
Cheese like cheddar or mozzarella, if you like

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Beef

Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a big pot.

Throw in the beef and sprinkle some salt and pepper on it.

Keep stirring until the beef turns brown. Take it out of the pot and put it aside.

Step 2: Time for Veggies

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot.

Toss in the onion and peppers and cook ’em for a bit.

Add the garlic last, cook for a little longer.

Step 3: Mix It All Together

Dump in the tomatoes, sauce, and beef broth.

Add the cooked beef and those yummy herbs.

Turn up the heat until it starts to boil, then turn it down low. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

Step 4: What About Rice?

While the soup is doing its thing, cook the rice like it says on the package. When everything’s ready, mix the rice into the soup. Or, you can just add rice to each bowl if you want.

Step 5: Serve It Up

Spoon the soup into bowls. If you want, add some cheese and a bit more parsley on top.

Notes

If you like your soup to be more “soupy,” don’t put too much rice in.
If you’re going to have leftovers, keep the rice separate so it doesn’t get all mushy.