Description
A hearty and comforting Stuffed Pepper Soup that combines the flavors of ground turkey or beef, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes simmered together with herbs and cooked rice for a filling meal perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1½ lbs ground turkey or ground beef
- 3 green peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 2 (10.5-oz) cans tomato soup
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
Seasonings and Others
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cook the Meat and Vegetables: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground turkey or ground beef along with chopped green peppers and onions until the meat is browned. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Add Garlic and Liquids: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Then add the tomato soup, beef broth, oregano, basil, and crushed tomatoes. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat and bring the soup mixture to a boil to combine all flavors and gently start the cooking process.
- Simmer: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the Dutch oven and cook the soup for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Add Rice and Serve: Finally, stir in the cooked rice to give the soup a hearty texture. Serve hot and enjoy a delicious, filling soup that tastes like stuffed peppers in every spoonful.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option or ground beef for a richer flavor.
- Cook rice ahead of time for convenience or use leftover rice.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- This soup stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
