One-Pot Stuffed Peppers Soup
Experience the comforting flavors of stuffed peppers in a hearty soup that’s perfect for chilly days. This easy one-pot meal combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, and spices for a delicious treat.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- 10 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 leaves bay
- 1/2 cup half and half
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium and add the ground beef, breaking it apart while it cooks until it's browned nicely.
- Introduce the diced onions and chopped carrots, stirring until the vegetables begin to soften. Then add the chopped red and green bell peppers, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the uncooked rice, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 20 minutes so the rice can soak in all the flavors.
- Incorporate the half and half and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a creamy texture. Don't forget to take out the bay leaves before serving.