STUFFED PEPPER STOUP - RACHAEL RAY

Stuffed Pepper Stoup - Rachael Ray image

Provided by shawnajean

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice (eyeball it)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 bay leaf
1 quart chicken stock
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup orzo pasta
12 -15 basil leaves, shredded
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to pass at table

Steps:

Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat with EVOO. When oil is hot, add beef and season with salt, black pepper and allspice. Brown the meat, about 5 minutes, then add garlic, onions, peppers and bay leaf, and cook 7-8 minutes, until veggies are tender.
Stir in stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Add pasta and cook to al dente, 7-8 minutes.
Turn off heat and fold in the basil.
Serve in shallow bowls with grated cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.5, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 725.1, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 50.4