SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup image

If you're a fan of our famous Stuffed Peppers, this hearty stuffed pepper soup is for you! Made with ground beef, green bell peppers, and diced tomatoes, this comforting recipe simmers all day in the slow cooker, so it's ready for dinner when you get home. While this soup is richly flavored and oh-so delicious on its own, a slice of crusty garlic bread would make for an excellent companion.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 green bell peppers, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 small onion, diced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef-flavored broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cooked rice
Shredded cheese, if desired

Steps:

Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Place beef in slow cooker.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice and cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
When about 30 minutes are left in cooking time, gently stir in cooked rice. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer.
Serve soup topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g