If you love classic stuffed peppers but don’t want to spend time stuffing and baking individual peppers, this Stuffed Pepper Soup delivers the same comforting flavors in a much easier format. Ground beef, tender green peppers, tomatoes, brown rice, and a lightly sweet tomato broth come together in a hearty soup that’s especially satisfying on a chilly day. A little brown sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes while bringing out their natural sweetness.
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked beef and onion to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the chopped green peppers, basil, oregano, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the peppers to soften and the flavors to blend.
- Stir in the ready-to-serve brown rice and cook until heated through.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Cook’s Note:
For the best texture when making this soup ahead, keep the rice separate and stir it into individual portions when serving. This prevents the rice from absorbing too much of the broth while the soup sits in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the soup and add a little broth or water when reheating if it becomes too thick.
This recipe uses sugar to:
This recipe uses brown sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and add a subtle sweetness to the savory broth. The small amount helps round out the tomato flavor without making the soup taste noticeably sweet.
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