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Easy Cozy Stuffed Pepper Soup

Cozy Stuffed Pepper Soup

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Warm up with Cozy Stuffed Pepper Soup Easy familyapproved comfort food tested in my Texas kitchen My kids love this simple soup Get the recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
  • sour cream for garnish (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Be sure to break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the pot with the browned beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well to combine. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked rice and heat through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

This recipe gives you all the delicious flavors of stuffed peppers without all the fuss. You’ll get a hearty, satisfying meal the whole family will love.