Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

Absolutely! Here’s a hearty and comforting Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe — it has all the classic flavors of stuffed bell peppers but in a cozy, one-pot soup form. Perfect for meal prep or a cold day.

🫑 Stuffed Pepper Soup

🍲 Servings: 6

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35–40 mins

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage or ground turkey)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if using lean meat)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2–3 bell peppers, chopped (any color, green is classic)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 3 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice (or use already cooked rice)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Meat:

   • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.

   • Drain excess fat if needed. Set aside if you want to sauté veggies separately.

2. Sauté Veggies:

   • Add olive oil if needed.

   • Cook onion and bell peppers until soft, about 5–6 minutes.

   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

3. Add Tomatoes & Seasonings:

   • Stir in tomato paste (if using), tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, and all seasonings.

4. Add Rice & Simmer:

   • Stir in uncooked rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

   • Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.

   If using cooked rice, add it in the last 5 minutes to avoid mushiness.

5. Taste & Adjust:

   • Add salt, pepper, or extra broth if needed (soup will thicken as it sits).

🧀 Optional Toppings:

• Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

• Chopped fresh parsley

• A dollop of sour cream

• Crushed red pepper flakes for heat

🥖 Serve With:

• Crusty bread

• Side salad

• Cornbread