🥣 Keto Stuffed Pepper Soup

✅ Low-carb | Gluten-free | Serves: 4–6

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 bell peppers (any color), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
  • 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice (optional, adds texture)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional, for topping)
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

🔪 Instructions:

  1. Sauté the aromatics:
    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
  2. Cook the beef:
    Add ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add peppers and seasoning:
    Stir in diced bell peppers, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until peppers soften slightly.
  4. Add tomatoes and broth:
    Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Simmer:
    Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and peppers to soften fully.
  6. Optional cauliflower rice:
    Stir in cauliflower rice about 10 minutes before the end of cooking for added texture.
  7. Serve:
    Ladle soup into bowls. Top with shredded cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

🍽️ Serving Tips:

  • Serve with keto bread or crackers on the side.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream or avocado slices for extra creaminess.