Stuffed Pepper Soup — Easy & Hearty
Ingredients (4–5 servings)
Base
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
450g (1 lb) ground beef or ground chicken
Salt & pepper, to taste
Vegetables
2 bell peppers (green + red), diced
1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
1 can (400g) tomato sauce OR passata
4 cups beef or chicken broth
Seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp tomato paste
Rice
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
OR ½ cup uncooked rice (added directly)
Optional toppings
Shredded cheese
Fresh parsley
Chili flakes
Instructions
1. Sauté
Heat oil in a pot.
Add onion and sauté 2–3 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Brown the Meat
Add ground beef.
Cook until browned.
Season with salt & pepper.
Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add Peppers & Flavor
Add:
Diced bell peppers
Tomato paste
Paprika
Oregano
Italian seasoning
Cook 2 minutes.
4. Add Liquids
Pour in:
Diced tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Broth
Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.
5. Add Rice
Choose one method:
✔ For cooked rice:
Add at the end and simmer 5 minutes.
✔ For uncooked rice:
Add during simmer and cook 15–20 minutes until rice is soft.
Serve
Top with:
Shredded cheese
Fresh parsley
A pinch of chili flakes
Perfect with crusty bread or garlic toast! 🥖🔥
