Oh yes 😋 Stuffed Pepper Soup is basically all the flavor of stuffed peppers in a cozy, hearty bowl.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup uncooked rice (or 1 cup cooked rice added at end)
- 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)
Instructions
- Brown the meat
- In a large pot, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Sauté aromatics
- Add onion and garlic, cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetables & liquids
- Stir in diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cook the rice
- Add uncooked rice, reduce heat, and simmer 20–25 minutes, until rice is tender and peppers are soft.
- If using pre-cooked rice, add in the last 5 minutes.
- Finish & serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
Tips
- Vegetarian: skip meat, add extra beans or lentils.
- Creamy version: stir in ¼ cup cream or cream cheese at the end.
- Slow cooker option: Cook browned meat, peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings on LOW 6–7 hours. Add rice in the last 30 minutes.
- Extra flavor: sauté bell peppers first to deepen the taste before adding liquids.
If you want, I can give you a cheesy stuffed pepper soup version that’s extra creamy and more like comfort food in a bowl.
Do you want me to do that?
