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Stuffed Green Pepper SoupStuffed Green Pepper Soup is a lot like those other soups that are named for meals that are usually assembled, such as Taco
Soup or Tortilla Soup. But with these soups, we concentrate on the ingredients and the flavor rather than the final presentation. After all, what better presentation can there be than a hot, steaming bowl of soup? IngredientsSplash of Olive oil1 small onion, chopped finely 2 green peppers, chopped 1 28 oz tin of diced tomatoes 1 pound of lean ground beef 4 cups of beef stock or broth 2 cups of cooked white, brown or mixed rice 1 8 oz tin of tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste A pinch each of cumin and paprika Preparation1. Brown beef in soup pot. Pour beef into strainer to drain fat and water. Keep beef aside.2. Add olive oil to soup pot, heat on medium-low heat. 3. Add onions, peppers, and salt. Sautee until onions are soft. 4. Add cumin and paprika, cook for a minute more. 5. Add remaining ingredients, including the beef, and bring to a boil. Cook for about ten minutes to allow flavors to mix. 6. Serve topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired. NotesIn place of the cumin and paprika, you can use traditional Italian herb mixture, which contains oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, sage and savory. Any of the green, herbacious spices will work well in this stuffed green pepper soup.Another nice addition is a splash of Worcestershire sauce. It has just enough vinegar in it to give the soup a nice zing! TipOne way to maximize the flavor of stuffed green pepper soup, or any soup containing ground beef, is to really make sure you brown the beef well. Don't just cook the beef through until it becomes gray; use a medium high heat, and get the beef really brown. This is carmelization, and it is a way to increase the flavor of nearly any food.Then, once the beef is removed from the pot, make sure you capture the flavor that is stuck to the bottom of the pot. Splash in a liquid, preferably one with lots of flavor like white wine or Worcestershire sauce, and then scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon or spatula to dissolve the cooked-on bits. These have a ton of flavor, and you do not want to lose these. Just pour out the liquid into a glass or a bowl, and add it back in later. It may not look like much, but you will notice the difference in the flavor! Return from Stuffed Green Pepper Soup to Clear Soups
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