Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup

Name: Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small yellow onion; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 medium green bell pepper; 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce; 2 cup beef broth; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cup cooked parboiled long-grain rice; 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion diced finely
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 medium red bell pepper diced in 1/2" pieces
1 medium green bell pepper diced in 1/2" pieces
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
2 cup beef broth
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
2 cup cooked parboiled long-grain rice
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Method

In a large soup pot over medium high heat, heat oil and add ground beef. Brown meat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Season with salt and pepper and stir.
Add peppers and saute for 3 minutes, until slightly tender.
Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper if using and stir to combine.
Bring soup to a simmer and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Add rice and stir.
Taste soup and add salt and pepper accordingly.
Serve and garnish with chopped parsley.
ENJOY!