Description
Warm up with this vibrant stuffed pepper soup, brimming with colorful veggies and hearty flavors. It’s the perfect cozy dinner to delight everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bell peppers (chopped, a mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the bell peppers, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground turkey or chicken; cook until browned.
- Add chopped bell peppers and diced tomatoes. Stir well and let soften for about five minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and uncooked rice. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Add beans for extra protein or swap rice for quinoa for a different twist.
- Ensure to taste as you go for perfect seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg