Hello gourmet lovers! With winter just around the corner, what could be more comforting than a warm, comforting soup? Some of you may be interested in the detoxifying benefits of the Prolon Soup Cleanse, but today we’re going to talk more about comfort foods. Let me introduce you to something: stuffed pepper soup.
I can’t express in words how this dish embodies the essence of comforting cuisine. It takes me back to my childhood, to a simpler time when the hardest problem was which game to play next. It’s an explosion of flavor and texture, similar to traditional stuffed peppers, but without the hassle of stuffing.
Ingredients:
- Lean ground meat
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Beef broth
- Parsley
- Basil
- Oregano
- White or brown rice
- Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Preparation Instructions: Stovetop and Crockpot
Stovetop:
Heat the oil in a pot and sear the beef. Drain and refill.
Stir-fry vegetables.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef stock, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
Once it boils, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the rice.
Add rice to soups or individual portions. Serve with cheese according to your preference.
Crockpot:
Cooking in the Crockpot is perfect for busy weekdays. Follow these steps:
Brown the beef and add to the slow cooker.
Fry the onions for 2 minutes and the garlic for 1 minute. Add to slow cooker.
Add peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef stock, and spices.
Simmer on low heat for 6 hours.
Cook the rice separately and stir in batches.
Tips and Variations:
Pacific Foods Did you know how Red Pepper Tomato Soup gets its velvety texture? Well, the rice in this recipe works similarly, adding richness and filling. Make it something. If you prefer a thicker soup, add more rice.
If you have a thin soup, don’t add all the rice.
Store leftover rice separately so it doesn’t get mushy in the soup.
Possible variations:
Use chicken soup instead of beef soup.
Add accents with additional herbs or red pepper flakes.
Replace rice with barley, freekeh, or quinoa.
Servings Stuffed Pepper Soup
is a hearty meal in itself. However, it is perfect served with fresh bread. Think of it like bread to dip in Pacific Foods’ Red Pepper Tomato Soup. This time it’s a heartier, heartier bowl of deliciousness. It also goes great with side salads and roasted vegetables.
Final Thoughts:
Whether you’re doing a Prolon soup cleanse or just wondering what pepper jam is, deny yourself the universal comfort that a bowl of stuffed pepper soup provides. I can not do it. It is a tribute to the essence of home, the pepper home, so to speak, full of rich and pleasant aromas.