Cheesy Ground Beef Soup with Red Peppers

Ingredients:

– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 large onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 4 cups beef broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Sour cream (optional, for garnish)

 Instructions:

1. **Brown the Beef:**
– In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
– Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. **Cook Vegetables:**
– Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
– Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.

3. **Add Seasonings:**
– Stir in the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

4. **Add Liquids:**
– Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth.
– Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

5. **Make it Creamy:**
– Stir in the heavy cream and bring the soup back to a simmer.
– Gradually add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and well incorporated.

6. **Serve:**
– Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
– Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Enjoy your delicious, cheesy ground beef soup with red peppers and fresh herbs!