Vegan Stuffed Pepper Soup

5 from 3 votes

This Vegan Stuffed Pepper Soup is a hearty meatless dish that will remind you of the flavors and textures of traditional stuffed peppers. It's quick and easy comfort food that's loaded with healthy vegetables and will keep you feeling cozy all season long.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Dish, Soups, Stews, and Chilis

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

Soup Pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil or ¼ cup broth or water for an oil-free version
1 onion diced
2 bell peppers diced (any color)
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teapsoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon liquid aminos or tamari or soy sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke optional
1 cup Jasmine, Basmati or quick-cook white or brown rice
½ cup quinoa rinsed well and drained (or bulgur or couscous or just add more rice)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
6 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

Heat the oil over medium heat n a large soup pot and sauté the onion for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add the peppers and garlic and sauté another 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to soften.
Add the parsley, oregano, basil, salt, liquid aminos, and liquid smoke, stir well, and sauté for 1 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rice, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and veggie broth. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice and quinoa are just cooked through. Do not over cook!
Taste and adjust seasonings according to taste.

Notes

~ Be sure to read the instructions on your package of rice and cook the soup for the appropriate amount of time until al dente, or just tender. Do not over cook the rice!

~ Instead of quinoa, try bulgur, couscous or just add more rice.

~ Stir frequently as the soup simmers as grains tend to stick to the bottom of the pot.

~ Taste and adjust seasonings to your tastes!

~ For an oil-free option, sauté with water or broth instead of oil.

~ If you have leftovers, you may need to add additional veggie broth or water when reheating, as the rice and quinoa will continue to soak up some liquid.

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