A comforting Italian-inspired soup that tastes like a stuffed pepper transformed into soup form. Ground beef is simmered with colorful bell peppers, aromatic vegetables, tomatoes, and Italian seasonings, then finished with rice and Parmesan cheese for a hearty, flavorful dish.
Parmesan cheeseoptional: can be stirred in or sprinkled on top~½ cupest.
Steps
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1
Prepare the ingredients by finely chopping the yellow and red bell peppers, yellow onion, celery, and carrots.
2
In a soup pot, begin browning the ground beef.
3
Add the chopped peppers, onions, celery, and carrots along with a pinch of salt, cooking for about 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4
Add minced garlic and cook together for about one minute, being careful not to burn it.
5
Pour in the beef stock and petite diced tomatoes, add Italian seasoning, and simmer for a while to allow the flavors to concentrate and develop.
6
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook according to package instructions, typically about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
7
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more Italian seasoning as needed.
8
The soup will become thick and hearty; if you prefer a thinner consistency, add more stock. Top with Parmesan cheese, either sprinkled on top or stirred in.
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