stuffed pepper soup for lunch
By Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
San Jose, California
November 3, 2018 3:05pm CST
I actually threw this together a few nights ago, but I pulled it out again for my lunch today. It's even better now, as the flavors have had time to meld.
There are official recipes for this, but I didn't follow one. I started making it in an attempt to stretch a pound of ground beef further, but didn't want to make a casserole or any of the things I've been making over and over again lately.
I had a bag of frozen mixed pepper strips, plus a bag of frozen "seasoning blend" (I've mentioned this one before... it's diced onion and celery with a little bit of diced red bell pepper and some parsley). Those, plus a can of tomato puree and a package of riced carrots, were my vegetables. I added some browned ground beef and a jar of chicken stock, plus a couple of secret ingredients at the end (like the hefty squirt of ketchup I added when no one was looking).
I think I have one serving of this soup left after lunch today. I'll probably never be able to recreate it quite this way again.
How's your afternoon going today?
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
5 Nov 18
@spiderdust As we do not celebrate Thanksgiving, I do not have to care about decorations until the first week of December, when I will put up Christmas decorations.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
@LadyDuck I miss being able to put up a big tree. Unfortunately with the dogs (and now a toddler too), a big tree would be a toppled Tannenbaum long before Christmas, and all of my ornaments would be destroyed. We have a 4 ft tree that we put on top of a corner shelf that is out of the dogs' reach, and we also decorate the rest of the room with garland and lights.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
I'm not having a very relaxed weekend, but we're at least getting a lot accomplished. We put away all of the Halloween items and have just the basic fall decor out right now. We'll wait on the turkey decorations until Thanksgiving week.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
There's a lot of stuffed pepper soup recipes out there, so definitely give it a try sometime.
Having a batch of soup on hand for lunches seems to be working out well too, so I'm currently thinking about what kind of soup I'm making next.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
@porwest I have a LOT of pinto beans leftover from last night's dinner. I suppose it would be prudent for me to make a soup out of that.
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@porwest (112876)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@spiderdust Yeah, I try to make a soup a week during the colder months. Don't always accomplish that, but mostly do it.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
3 Nov 18
Normally I wouldn't add ketchup to soup, but it needed a bit of tomato paste or something similar and I didn't have any handy... so ketchup filled in that spot.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
4 Nov 18
It's been really good! The kids weren't fans, but sometimes I have to make things that I like too.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@spiderdust I just polished off a container of yogurt and wish I, too, had some. Lol!
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
I'm definitely going to have to make it again. It's nearly lunchtime here and I wish I still had some!
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
@DianneN Was it at least good yogurt? 
I have some maple Noosa.
I have some maple Noosa.1 person likes this
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
3 Nov 18
Mine has been anything but slow! I'm glad you're having a good day.
I'm glad you're having a good day.2 people like this
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Nov 18
Good, I worked inside again.
That soup sounds awesome!
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
4 Nov 18
I've really enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, or at least some version of it.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Nov 18
It has been a slow leisurely Saturday afternoon here.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
4 Nov 18
Those are sometimes the best kind.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
4 Nov 18
This sounds delicious, I'd love to eat a bowl for lunch! You do exactly what I do, add a little catsup or BQ sauce to something I'm cooking, to make it taste better. I can never cook the exact same thing twice! lol
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Nov 18
@spiderdust I do my own thing, when it comes to following a recipe! lol One time, I added a tad bit of salsa and the meal was a hit! If someone asked what I added in, I might not remember everything or how much:) When my mother baked homemade bread I asked her, 'Mom, how much flour do you add in?' Her reply, 'Until the dough feels right!' Good grief, I could never compete with Mom's ability to make homemade bread
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
If anyone else watched me cooking sometimes, they might not try the food. 
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
4 Nov 18
@spiderdust
Isn't it fun to make up your own receipes and when they turn out good you are happy.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
6 Nov 18
@spiderdust
I understand what you are saying, but, so nice when they turn out and taste good too to add them to the menu.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
5 Nov 18
It is! Sometimes my experiments don't work out well, but it's so nice when they do.
@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
4 Nov 18
I got a bunch done on NaNoWriMo and we'll you know the rest of today lol . I finally had my beefaroni
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
4 Nov 18
How was it? Was it as good as you remember?
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
4 Nov 18
@thislittlepennyearns The throwback sodas are definitely better.
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
4 Nov 18
@spiderdust it was better. Then throwback stuff is so much better
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@septabchips (1141)
• Nigeria
4 Nov 18
Omg! This is inviting. Can i have some please? How are you doing today?
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