Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup, featuring tender peppers, savory ground meat, and wholesome rice in a flavorful tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add a drizzle of olive oil and toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula for even cooking.
- Add the Veggies: Stir in the diced bell peppers and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Stir in Remaining Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, uncooked rice, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release and Serve: Once cooked, use quick release to carefully release the pressure. Open the lid (beware of steam), stir well, and serve hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: You can customize by adding vegetables like corn or zucchini for added nutrition. For a vegetarian option, replace meat with beans or lentils. Top with cheese or fresh herbs for extra flavor if desired.