Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Recipe

Slow cooker stuffed green pepper soup recipe. Very easy and tasty beef and vegetable soup cooked in a slow cooker. You may also like Hearty Meatball and Vegetable Soup:

Slow Cooker Hearty Meatball and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Bake beef meatballs in a preheated (350º F) oven, they will be less fragile and more attractive.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients: Hearty Meatballs (see recipe below), 1 cup (250 ml) low-sodium fat-free beef broth, 28 oz (840 ml) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 3 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 2 small zucchini, peeled and sliced, 1/2 cup (125 ml) frozen peas, thawed and drained, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornstarch, 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 12 oz (360 g) noodles or fettuccine, cooked, warm

Instructions: in a 6-quart (6 L) slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except zucchini, thawed peas, cornstarch, water, seasoning, and cooked noodles, making sure meatballs are submerged. Cover the cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours, adding zucchini and peas during the last 20 minutes.

Increase heat to high and cook for a further 10 minutes. Open the lid and stir in the combined cornstarch and water, stirring 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir again. Serve over the cooked noodles.

Hearty Meatballs Recipe

Makes 18 meatballs

Ingredients: 1½ pounds (720 g) lean ground beef, 1/3 cup (80 ml) finely chopped yellow onion, 1 large egg, beaten, 1/2 cup (125 ml) unseasoned dry bread crumbs, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 1-2 teaspoons beef-flavor bouillon crystals, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix well. Shape the beef mixture into 18 meatballs.

Variation: Italian-Style Meatball Stew- make the recipe, as shown above, substituting dried Italian seasoning for the basil, adding 1 cup (250 ml) halved small mushrooms, and substituting Italian Turkey Meatballs for the Hearty Meatballs.

Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (480 g) extra lean ground beef
• 1 cup (250 ml) diced yellow onion
• 2 cups (500 ml) chopped green peppers
• 14½ oz (435 ml) can old diced tomatoes with Roasted Garlic and Onions
• 15 oz (450 ml) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups (750 ml) beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 cup (250 ml) cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

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