This Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is absolutely delicious. It’s so easy to make, and the Instant Pot speeds up the cooking time so you can have a wonderful healthy meal done in no time, and everyone will ask for seconds. This soup is loaded with vegetables, so its really nutritious, and just as good as it is good for you. Make sure you put this recipe in your favorites.
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Is Stuffed Pepper Soup Healthy?
Yes! Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper soup is super healthy. Pepper soup is brilliant for flu and fever and it’s spices are great for supporting someone fighting a cold or chest infection. Stuffed papper soup is full of vitamins and minerals including the following:
- zinc,
- protein,
- camphene,
- manganese,
- Alkaloids,
- Limonene,
- Folic acid,
- Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C and E.
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INGREDIENTS FOR STUFFED PEPPER SOUP
For your Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground sirloin
- 1 large sweet onion – chopped
- 1 Tablespoon of minced garlic
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
- 1 can of stewed tomatoes – chopped
- 1 small 6 ounce can of tomato paste
- 1 pouch of Rice – (1 cup)
- 1/2 green bell pepper – chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper – chopped
- 1/2 orange bell pepper – chopped
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper – chopped
- 2 Tablespoons of Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon of sweet basil’.
- 1 teaspoon of ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon of garlic salt – more to taste if you prefer
- 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt – more to taste if you prefer
- 1 teaspoon of seasoned pepper – more to taste if you prefer
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 2 cups of water
- 1 Tablespoon of butter
- 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil
- Instant Pot
How to Make Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot and add butter and olive oil, add the onion and Saute until golden brown, Add the ground sirloin, and cook until the meat is completely done, there’s no pink left, and the meat is well browned. Add the minced garlic, and mix well, and cook for 1 minute.
Turn off the Saute setting, and add the diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, Rice, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, Italian seasoning, sweet basil, oregano, garlic salt, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, and brown sugar.
Stir well, blending all ingredients, and scraping the bottom of the pot for any bits that might be stuck.
Add the Chicken Broth, and water, and stir again, scraping the bottom, to loosen any bits of onion, or sirloin, to prevent burning.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to ‘SEALING’, and press the Manual button and set the time to 10 minutes.
When the soup is cooked, it will beep and go to ‘OFF’.
Do a quick release, by gently turning the pressure valve from ‘SEALING’ to ‘VENTING’, and release the pressure.
When all pressure has been released, and the FLOAT VALVE is down, open the lid to the Instant Pot, and stir the soup.
Serve in bowls with your favorite crusty bread or crackers. Enjoy your Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
Instant Pot Chinese Pork
If you want to have a flavorful meal for your dinner, you can try this Instant Pot Chinese Pork Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless pork loin (or boneless spare ribs)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (*see note)
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce (*see note)
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- 2 drops natural red food coloring
- 1 tbsp. Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. Olive oil
Instructions
Thinly slice the pork into strips about 3″ long and place in a large sealable plastic bag.
In a small bowl add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour the marinade into the plastic bag with the pork. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
When ready to cook, add the olive oil and Sesame oil to the Instant Pot. Place the pork inside the Instant pot and set to "sauté". Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring to evenly cook.
Add the leftover marinade to the Instant Pot. then add the lid and close the seal. Turn the Instant Pot to Manual for 4 minutes.
Immediately open the seal to release the steam. Remove from the Instant pot and serve over rice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1884Total Fat: 91gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 56gCholesterol: 547mgSodium: 6304mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 4gSugar: 36gProtein: 190g
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Saving this recipe! sound amazing
awesome! Enjoy!
Definitely on my list to make during these cold New England winters
what is measure for “packet of rice”
1 cup
Can this be made as a prep meal and, if so, how long can it be stored in the fridge.