Here’s a hearty, flavorful Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe 🍲—all the flavors of stuffed peppers, but in a cozy, warm bowl.
🌶 Stuffed Pepper Soup
⏱ Time
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 30–40 min
- Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- ½ cup rice (uncooked)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the meat
- In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned
- Drain excess fat
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened
2️⃣ Add peppers & seasonings
- Stir in diced bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Cook 3–4 minutes until peppers slightly soften
3️⃣ Add liquids & rice
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth
- Stir in uncooked rice
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer
4️⃣ Simmer
- Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Rice should be tender, and flavors melded together
5️⃣ Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
- Garnish with fresh parsley
- Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread
🌟 Tips
- Rice: Can swap for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version
- Cheese lovers: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top before serving
- Make it in a slow cooker: Brown meat and veggies first, then combine everything and cook on low 4–6 hours
Variations
- Vegetarian: Use lentils instead of ground meat
- Spicy: Add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of cayenne
- Creamy version: Stir in ½ cup cream or Greek yogurt just before serving
If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute “weeknight” version that uses pre-cooked rice to cut the cooking time in half.
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