Ah yes 😋 Stuffed Pepper Soup — all the flavors of stuffed peppers in a warm, comforting bowl of soup. It’s hearty, slightly tangy, and perfect for a cozy dinner. Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🫑 Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups (1 L) beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice (or cooked rice for faster cooking)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
1. Cook the Meat
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Sauté Vegetables
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the meat.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Add Liquids & Seasoning
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer.
4. Add Rice
- If using uncooked rice, add now and simmer 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- If using pre-cooked rice, add in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. Adjust & Serve
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or seasoning.
- Optional: sprinkle with shredded cheese, fresh parsley, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
⭐ Tips for Best Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Make it low-carb: skip rice or use cauliflower rice.
- Vegetarian version: replace meat with beans (like black or kidney beans).
- Make-ahead: soup tastes even better the next day — freezes well too.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version that takes 20 minutes of prep and cooks while you do other things, perfect for busy days.
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