Stuffed Pepper Soup

Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup — all the flavors of stuffed bell peppers in a cozy bowl. Here’s the full, easy recipe:

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🍲 Stuffed Pepper Soup

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 bell peppers (red & green), chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup cooked white rice (or ½ cup uncooked)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: 1–2 tbsp tomato paste (for deeper flavor)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Sauté veggies
   Add onion and bell peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Add tomatoes & broth
   Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and tomato paste (if using).

4. Season
   Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. Simmer
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.

6. Add rice

   • If using cooked rice: stir in during the last 5 minutes.

   • If using uncooked rice: add it with the broth and simmer 20–25 minutes until tender.

7. Taste & adjust
   Add more salt/pepper if needed.

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🧀 Optional Add-Ins

• Shredded mozzarella or cheddar on top

• A splash of Worcestershire sauce

• Red pepper flakes for heat

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🥣 Storage

• Fridge: 4 days

• Freezer: Up to 3 months (freeze without rice for best texture)

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If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker or Instant Pot version 😊