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Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with familiar flavors, this Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup tastes like your favorite stuffed peppers transformed into a bowl of cozy comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup instant white rice
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder

Instructions

  1. Heat the pot and oil. In a large pot, warm 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  2. Brown the beef. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat and return the beef to the pot.
  3. Add tomatoes and peppers. Stir in 3 diced bell peppers, 24 oz marinara sauce, and 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes that have been drained. Mix to combine the ingredients.
  4. Add broth and bouillon, then simmer. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder and stir to dissolve. Reduce heat and simmer gently to marry the flavors.
  5. Cook the rice. Stir in 1 cup instant white rice and cook according to the package instructions, usually a few minutes until the rice is tender. Keep an eye on the pot and stir occasionally so the rice does not stick.
  6. Finish and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

Consider doubling the batch for freezer-friendly meals. If the soup thickens too much after resting, thin with a splash of chicken broth while reheating.

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Keywords: stuffed pepper soup, hearty soup, comfort food, one-pot meal