With a gentle fire crackling in the background, this is the perfect choice for a chilly winter day! Hearty Hearth Soup will warm you, heart and soul, making it a comforting time for all. Catch up on the day with a bowl packed with ground beef surrounded with bell peppers and some tender rice in a seasoned, tomato-based broth. Yummy! Homestyle Hearth Soup is the perfect, delicious remedy to chase the chills away. It’s always a great choice!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth, plus more, to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup white rice
- white cheddar, to taste, shredded, for garnish
- fresh parsley leaves, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Step 2 –Add the red bell pepper, the green bell pepper, the yellow bell pepper, and the onion to the heated oil and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft, about 7 minutes.
Step 3 –Add the garlic to the veggie mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4 –Add the ground beef, the salt, and the black pepper to the veggie mixture and cook, while crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
Step 5 –Add 6 cups of the chicken broth, the crushed tomatoes and their juices, the fire-roasted tomatoes and their juices, and the oregano to the beef mixture and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Step 6 –Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer.
Step 7 –Add the white rice to the soup, cover the pot, and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Add the extra chicken broth if it gets too dry and stir to combine.
Step 8 –Taste the soup and season with the salt and the black pepper, as needed. Stir to combine.
Step 9 –Serve the soup, garnished with the white cheddar cheese and the parsley.
