🍲 Stuffed Pepper Soup
Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers—but in a cozy, easy-to-make soup!
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2–3 bell peppers (any color, chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (or uncooked—see tip)
🔥 Instructions
- Cook beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté veggies: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Build soup: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Cook for 20–25 minutes.
- Add rice: Stir in cooked rice and simmer 5 more minutes.
🍚 Rice Tip
- Cooked rice: Add at the end (best texture)
- Uncooked rice: Add earlier with extra broth and cook longer
🧀 Optional Add-Ins
- Shredded cheese on top
- Fresh parsley
- A dash of hot sauce 🌶️
💡 Tips
- Use a mix of red, green, and yellow peppers for extra flavor
- Swap beef for chicken or turkey for a lighter version
- This soup freezes really well 👍
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker version or a low-carb (no rice) version 😊
