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Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is a cozy, hearty bowl filled with tender beef, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and soft rice simmered together for the comforting taste of classic stuffed peppers in soup form.
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for topping

Optional Add-ons

  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper for heat

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large soup pot over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart and draining excess grease.
  • Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté 5 to 6 minutes until the onions turn translucent and the peppers soften.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, then add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and let the mixture gently bubble.
  • Add 4 cups beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  • Stir in 1 cup cooked rice and simmer 5 more minutes; add extra broth ½ cup at a time if the soup thickens too much.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding crushed red pepper for heat or a splash of tomato sauce for sweetness.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, letting it melt into a creamy layer.