Stuffed Pepper Soup
Stuffed Pepper Soup captures the flavors of classic stuffed bell peppers in a comforting, hearty soup. Made with ground beef, rice, bell peppers, and tomatoes, it’s warm, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners. 🌶️🍅
🥣 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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3 bell peppers (any color), diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
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4 cups beef broth
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½ cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
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Optional garnish: fresh parsley or shredded cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
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In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
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Add onion, garlic, and diced bell peppers to the beef.
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Cook 3–4 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
3️⃣ Add Tomatoes and Broth
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Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
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Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
4️⃣ Simmer
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Bring soup to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
5️⃣ Add Rice
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Stir in uncooked rice.
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Simmer another 15–20 minutes, until rice is tender and soup has thickened slightly.
6️⃣ Serve
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Ladle soup into bowls.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or shredded cheese if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast 🥖
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Pair with a green salad 🥗
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Perfect for meal prep or freezing
⭐ Tips
✔ Use long-grain white rice for fluffier texture.
✔ For a lower-carb version, substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
✔ Add diced zucchini or carrots for extra vegetables.
If you like, I can also share:
🌶️ Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup (easy)
🥩 Cheesy Stuffed Pepper Soup with Ground Turkey
🍅 Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup (very popular).