Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup

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 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper optional
• 2 cups cooked parboiled long-grain rice
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

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