Description
A delicious and hearty small batch soup that captures the flavors of stuffed green peppers in a comforting broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp. Olive Oil
- 1/2 lb. Lean Ground Beef (80/20 or 90/10 recommended)
- ½ Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- Salt + Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, stem and seeds removed; finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 can (15 oz.) Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Cooked Rice (brown or white)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the brown sugar, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beef broth; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice and heat through before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled for a larger batch.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Stuffed Green Pepper Soup, Small Batch Soup, Comfort Food