Description
This hearty Pepper Soup combines ground beef, tomatoes, and green peppers in a flavorful broth, simmered to tender perfection and served with cooked long grain rice for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 6 cups water
- 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chopped green peppers
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cooked long grain rice
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain off any excess grease to keep the soup light and flavorful.
- Add other ingredients to the pot: Stir in the water, tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, chopped green peppers, packed brown sugar, salt, beef bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil to combine all flavors evenly.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered until the green peppers are tender and the flavors meld together, about 30 minutes. This slow simmer allows the ingredients to develop richness and depth.
- Add the cooked rice and finish cooking: Stir in the cooked long grain rice and simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to heat the rice through and thicken the soup slightly.
- Serve and garnish: Optional: sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over each serving for a fresh, vibrant touch. For leftovers, consider adding the rice to individual bowls just before serving to prevent it from absorbing too much broth overnight.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to balance the acidity from the tomatoes to your taste preference.
- Using beef bouillon granules enhances the depth of the soup’s flavor, but you can substitute with beef stock if preferred.
- For a stew-like consistency in leftovers, add rice directly into the soup before refrigerating; otherwise, add rice when serving.
- Be sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to reduce excess fat for a healthier dish.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on your serving needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
