Description

A warm, one-pot vegetarian soup that captures the flavors of stuffed peppers with rice, black beans, and aromatic spices. It is designed to be a comforting, nourishing meal for tired evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 medium bell peppers (red and green mix), diced (450g)
1 large yellow onion, diced (200g)
4 cloves garlic, minced (12g)
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (185g)
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (400g total)
6 cups vegetable broth (1.4 liters)
2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each / 820g total)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (10g)
2 limes, juiced (60ml)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
Add cumin, smoked paprika, and salt; stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth; scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
Add rinsed black beans and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low, uncover, and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Stir in uncooked rice, ensuring it is fully submerged.
Cover and simmer gently for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in half of the chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, cumin, or lime juice as needed.
Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Notes

Rinse rice before adding to prevent gloopy texture. Toasting spices in oil enhances flavor. Soup thickens upon storage; add broth when reheating. Can be made in an Instant Pot (4 minutes high pressure) or slow cooker (6-7 hours on low).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 280
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 600
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 8
Protein: 10

Keywords: vegetarian soup, stuffed pepper soup, comfort food, one-pot meal, healthy dinner, self-care meal, gluten-free soup