Bold and flavorful this Puerto Rican stuffed pepper soup is amazing for any meal during the cooler months.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1tablespoonof olive oil
1-2lbsground turkey
1tablespoonof dried oregano(plus 1 teaspoon)
½teaspoonof ground black pepper
1teaspoonof salt
1teaspoonof garlic powder
1medium onion(chopped)
2green peppers(sliced)
2red peppers(sliced)
2clovesof garlic(minced)
½cupof homemade sofrito
1packet of Sazon
½teaspoonof ground thyme
2 15ozcans diced tomatoes(undrained)
1 15ozcan of tomato sauce
2bay leaves
4cupsof beef broth
2Tablespoonsbrown sugar
1can corn(optional)
1cupcooked rice
additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add in ground turkey, onions, 1 tablespoon of oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until turkey is browned. Drain any excess fat.
Return pot to heat, add in sofrito, seasonings, and peppers. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, and add remaining ingredients, except for the rice.
Cook on a low simmer for 30 minutes, slightly covered, stirring occasionally or until peppers have softened to your liking.
Add in cooked rice and heat through before serving.