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Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup

A cozy and hearty soup that brings all the comforting flavors of stuffed peppers into one pot.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Sweet Onion (like Vidalia)
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb (or lean ground turkey/beef)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Bell Peppers (one red, one green)
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 can Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Mild Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice: Start by cooking the rice according to package instructions.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sweet onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic.
  3. Brown the Meat: Add the ground lamb into the pot and cook until browned.
  4. Add the Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the chopped bell peppers, tomato sauce, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth.
  5. Simmer to Blend Flavors: Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes.
  6. Combine with Rice: Once the rice is cooked, add it to the pot and allow it to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and extra Italian seasoning if desired.

Notes

This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day. Add extra broth when reheating.

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