Mama D's Stuffed Pepper Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with classic homestyle flavors, Mama D’s Stuffed Pepper Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. This one-pot wonder brings all the familiar tastes of traditional stuffed peppers right to your bowl, featuring tender ground beef, vibrant green and red bell peppers, and fragrant garlic and onions. Simmered in a rich broth of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef stock, and made even cozier with the addition of fluffy white rice, this soup is perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, paprika, and a touch of salt and pepper. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy, flavorful meal that serves up to six, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy the satisfying hug-in-a-bowl that is Mama D’s Stuffed Pepper Soup!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces Diced tomatoes, with juices
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1 cup White rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced green and red bell peppers to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 6

Return the browned ground beef to the pot. Stir to combine with the vegetables.

Step 7

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir the mixture well.

Step 8

Add the uncooked rice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Step 9

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your comforting bowl of Mama D's Stuffed Pepper Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3319.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2383.8

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 6859.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.3g
Protein 118.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.3mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 4378.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 40.5%