Description
A comforting soup that captures the delicious flavors of classic stuffed peppers, perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Banana Peppers
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 lb Ground Turkey or Beef
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the banana peppers, cut off the tops, and remove seeds.
- In a large pot, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in ground turkey or beef; cook until browned.
- Add chopped banana peppers; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with ricotta or use low-fat cream cheese. This soup is also freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: soup, cheesy, stuffed peppers, comfort food, easy recipe
