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