Stuffed Pepper Soup
This hearty and savoury soup, featuring greenhouse bell peppers, beefsteak tomatoes, and lean ground beef, is perfect for a cozy
family meal.
Ingredients
• 4 GREENHOUSE bell peppers, chopped
• 3 cups GREENHOUSE beefsteak tomatoes, diced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled & diced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp. thyme
• 2 tbsp. rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp fresh garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup brown rice
• Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
• Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Directions
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Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Rinse brown rice with a fine mesh strainer, then boil rice uncovered for 25-30 minutes
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In a separate stock pot, heat up olive oil over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain beef and set aside.
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In the stock pot, add onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes. Then add garlic and peppers to mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Next, add both your canned and fresh tomatoes to the mixture, as well as your cooked ground beef, herbs, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low setting and simmer for up to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste
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When rice is done cooking, drain and set aside. When serving your soup, divide rice into bowls and cover with a hearty serving of soup. Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
​*Recipe courtesy of Nature Fresh Farms