Stuffed Pepper Soup
A hearty and flavorful stuffed pepper soup, perfect for cozy dinners. It combines spicy sausage, bell peppers, and rice for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spicy or mild sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 14.5 ounces beef broth
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato purée
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley optional
- Shredded cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, then drain and set aside.
- Using the same pot, heat the remaining olive oil. Toss in the diced onion and bell peppers, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato purée, and Italian herbs. Return the sausage to the pot, stir, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and shredded cheese if desired, and enjoy!