{Husband APPROVED Healthy Stuffed Pepper Soup}

I am always on the lookout for healthy versions of recipes so I am not stuck eating the same thing alllllll the time!! It’s that time of year that everyone is looking for some ‘comfort food’! It’s getting colder outside and we are wearing warmer clothes/boots….it’s just that time of year where we want something warm & comforting to eat!! So when I came across this *Healthy Version of Stuffed Pepper Soup*, I of course was craving something warm & comforting and stuffed pepper soup seemed like it would really do the job….. WELL, let’s just say, I was in ‘comfort food’ heaven!!! Hahhahahaha it’s the small things for this girl!

This recipe has been husband, parents & grandparents {APPROVED} !! So of course I must share it with you too!! Sorry there is only one picture….we were too busy enjoying the soup to take more pics ;)

*Healthy Stuffed Pepper Soup!*

What you will need:

3 cups cooked brown rice

1 lb ground turkey or chicken

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup diced onion

3 cloves chopped garlic

2 cans (14.5 oz each) organic petite diced tomatoes

1 3/4 cups organic tomato sauce

2 cups reduced sodium, fat-free beef broth

2 cups of water (may need to add more as necessary)

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper to taste

I tried to figure out the calorie count and I think it runs about 275 calories for a heaping bowl (about 1 1/2 cups).  Makes about 8-10 cups total. 

What you’ll do:

Cook 3 cups brown rice and set aside.

Using a large soup pot, brown the meat and drain any remaining fat.  Reduce the heat and add in the peppers, onion and garlic.  Cook until the veggies are slightly tender (about 5 minutes). 

Add in canned tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt and pepper. 

Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.  Lastly, add in the cooked rice and simmer on low for 25 minutes. 

This is a FAVORITE in our house throughout the fall/winter months and you can even make a bigger batch and store some in the freezer for when you need a quick meal….just thaw, heat and eat!! Hope this recipe WINS over your family like it did mine! Share your comments or if your family enjoyed it, I’d love to hear all about it!!

{ENJOY!}

XOXOXO

-Jenn