Unstuffed Bell Pepper Soup
- Reviews 1
Ready In: 1 hr
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 -3 large green peppers, chopped 1/2-inch size
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1/2-inch size
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups nonfat beef broth (32 oz carton)
- 1 (10 1/2ounce) can beef consomme
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cooked white rice (not Minute rice)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder (optional)
Directions
- In an 8 qt stockpot, brown ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add the green peppers, onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 - 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, beef broth, consomme, water and the Worcestershire sauce; stir. Add the rice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; stir till combined.
- Simmer with cover ajar for 20 - 30 minutes to blend flavors and heat through (if needed add the beef bouillon powder).
- Serve with garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese.
- For Lower Fat: Reduce ground beef to 1 lb (93% lean); omit beef consomme and replace with non-fat beef broth.
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