Here’s a cozy, hearty recipe for Stuffed Pepper Soup—all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers, but in a comforting, easy-to-make bowl. It’s perfect for a chilly evening, meal prep, or family dinner.
🌶️ Stuffed Pepper Soup
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
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1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2–3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
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1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
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4 cups beef or vegetable broth
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried basil
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¾ cup uncooked white or brown rice
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley, shredded cheese, or red pepper flakes
🍲 Instructions:
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Brown the Meat:
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In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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Sauté the Veggies:
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Add onion and bell peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
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Add Liquids & Seasoning:
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Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, oregano, basil, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
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Add Rice & Simmer:
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Stir in uncooked rice.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
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Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
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Taste & Serve:
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Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
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Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese or herbs if desired.
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🧄 Grandma Mari’s Comforting Touch:
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She’d sometimes add a splash of cream or a handful of chopped spinach at the end.
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Use leftover cooked rice: Add it in the last 5 minutes to avoid mushiness.
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Pair it with a slice of buttered crusty bread or cornbread.