This Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that gives you all the deliciousness of stuffed peppers in a comforting soup. It’s healthy, low in points, and packed with lean ground beef, vegetables, and rice—perfect for a filling lunch or dinner!
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher) 🥩
- 1 cup cooked brown rice 🍚
- 1 green bell pepper, diced 🫑
- 1 red bell pepper, diced 🫑
- 1 onion, diced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 🍅
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth 🍲
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 🌿
- 1 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 🌿
📝 Instructions:
1. Brown the Ground Beef:
- Cook the beef:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if needed.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the veggies:
- Add the diced onion, green and red bell peppers, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add Tomatoes and Broth:
- Stir in tomatoes and broth:
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot. Stir everything together.
4. Season the Soup:
- Add seasonings:
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Simmer the Soup:
- Simmer:
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Add the Rice:
- Stir in the rice:
- Stir in the cooked brown rice and let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until everything is heated through.
7. Serve:
- Serve hot:
- Ladle the Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
🍽️ Tips:
- Make it even lighter: Use ground turkey or ground chicken for an even lower-point version.
- Freeze it: This soup freezes well, so you can make a big batch and freeze individual portions for later.
- Add more veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots for added nutrition.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Weight Watchers Points: Approximately 3-4 points per serving (depending on the program and ingredients used)
This hearty Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup is a nutritious, flavorful, and filling meal that’s perfect for staying on track with your goals while enjoying a delicious comfort dish! 🍲🫑