Stuffed Pepper Soup

By KimberlySeverino

Ingredients

• ● 1 lb. lean ground beef
• ● 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• ● Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ● 1 small yellow onion chopped (1 cup)
• ● 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• ● 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• ● 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ● 2 (14.5 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes
• ● 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• ● 1 (14.5) can beef broth
• ● 2 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• ● 1/2 tsp dried basil
• ● 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• ● 1 cup uncooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat, once hot add beef to pot and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally while breaking up beef, until browned.
3. Drain beef and pour onto a plate lined with paper towels, set aside.
4. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil in pot then add onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and sauté 3 minutes, then add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer.
5. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and add parsley, basil, oregano and cooked beef, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring just to a light boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
7. While soup simmers, prepare rice according to Directions listed on package, then once soup is done simmering stir in desired amount of cooked rice into soup.