Diabetic Stuffed Pepper Soup (Low-Carb)

📝 Ingredients (6 servings)

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 bell peppers (red & green), chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14–15 oz) can diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (no sugar added)
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup cauliflower rice (instead of white rice)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional:

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella for topping
• Fresh parsley

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
5. Add cauliflower rice.
6. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8. Top with a little shredded cheese if desired.

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📊 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• ~220 calories
• 8–10g net carbs
• 15g protein
• 14g fat

Much lower carb than traditional versions (which can have 25–35g carbs per serving due to white rice).

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💡 Tips for Blood Sugar Control

• Use lean meat to reduce excess fat
• Stick with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice
• Pair with a small side salad for extra fiber
• Avoid added sugars in canned tomatoes