Stuffed Pepper Soup
I was craving peppers , but not quite a Mexican dish like fajitas. So I hit the Googs to see what was suggested and found this Stuffed Pepper Soup. It has a nice mild flavor but is loaded with good for you nutrients. It makes A LOT, 8 servings, so plan on having meals for several days, whether it is for lunch or dinner. When I made this I was short on time so I made it on the stove top in my largest pan, next time I may try it in the crock pot if I am going to have a late night. Make the rice in a separate pan or rice maker, then serve the soup over your bowl of rice. Mix it all together, and its delicious!
Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1/8 of soup
Cook time: Crock Pot: 4 hours to 8 hours; Stove top: 30+ minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 bag of baby-cut carrots, diced
- 3–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (turkey may be substituted)
- 1 large green, yellow, red and orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 32 ounces beef broth (chicken or vegetable broth may be substituted)
- 8 cups cooked brown rice (1 cup per serving)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots; saute until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ground turkey and saute until the turkey is browned. If needed, drain the fat from the skillet.
- Option if making it on stove top:
- Add the rest of the ingredients to skillet. Stir well and bring to boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or more. Stir every so often.
- Option if making in crock pot:
- Add the turkey and vegetable mixture to the crock pot along with the rest of the ingredients. Stir well and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Add one cup of cooked brown rice to bowl, top with 1/8 of soup, enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Per serving: Calories: 234; Total Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 1265mg; Total Carbohydrates: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 16g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 550mg; Vitamin A: 103%; Vitamin C: 52%; Calcium: 26%; Iron: 6%