Description
A warm and comforting soup that brings the flavors of classic stuffed peppers to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef (or turkey) along with the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the soup light and flavorful.
- Transfer the meat mixture to your crock pot, a cozy vessel for this delightful dish.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the crock pot. Allow the vibrant colors and rich scents to mingle!
- Stir everything together gently, ensuring the rice is well-distributed and ready to soak up all those rich flavors.
- Cover the crock pot, and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The comforting aroma will fill your home, inviting everyone to gather around!
- Just before serving, if you desire a creamy finish, stir in the shredded cheese and let it melt into the soup.
- Serve warm, ladling generous portions into bowls, and enjoy the cozy comfort of your homemade soup!
Notes
This soup can be easily customized with different proteins or additional vegetables, and it stores well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg