🍲 Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup 🍲

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:

1. 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:

1. 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:

1. Stir in tomatoes and broth:

• Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot. Stir everything together.

4. Season the Soup:

1. Add seasonings:

• Stir in the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Simmer the Soup:

1. 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:

1. 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:

1. 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! 🍲🫑