This easy-to-make stuffed pepper soup is loaded with bell peppers, ground meat, rice and seasonings, a family favorite that's always a hit!

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
Stuffed Pepper Soup is in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen tonight, my friend. Stuffed pepper soup is one of my favorite soups to make.
Not only is it a quick and easy recipe, perfect for weeknight meals, but you can easily customize it with different meats - ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork - different seasoning, and also the spice and heat level to your preference.
It's basically your favorite classic stuffed peppers made into a soup. It's thick and chunky, extra meaty and filled with rice, lots of tomatoes and peppers for the perfect bowl of soup. This is one of the best soups you'll ever have.
Let's talk about how to make stuffed pepper soup, shall we?

Stuffed Pepper Soup Ingredients
The full ingredients list with measurements is listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Olive Oil.
- Onion.
- Peppers. Use bell peppers. I'm using a green bell pepper and red bell pepper. You can add in other spicy peppers if you wish.
- Garlic.
- Ground Meat. I alternate between ground turkey or lean ground beef, but see the recipe tips and notes.
- Seasonings. I'm using paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Try it with my homemade Cajun seasoning blend. Italian seasoning is popular, too.
- Diced Tomatoes. Or use fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Tomato Sauce.
- Beef Broth. Chicken broth is good, too.
- Rice. Use white rice or brown rice, uncooked.
- Your Favorite Toppings. Shredded cheese or crumbly white cheese, lime juice, fresh chopped herbs, chili flakes, sour cream, hot sauce, diced avocado, tortilla chips, you name it.
How to Make Stuffed Pepper Soup - the Recipe Method
First you'll cook down the onions, peppers, and garlic in a large pot.
Then add the ground beef to cook it through.

Add the seasonings, tomatoes with tomato sauce, beef stock, and the rice. Cover to cook. Simmer the whole pot at least 20 or 30 minutes to cook the rice and the flavors develop.

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with any or ALL of your favorite toppings. Load that stuffed pepper soup up! Enjoy!

Recipe Tips & Notes
- The Meats. Use your choice of meats for this recipe, such as ground beef, ground turkey, ground pork, ground chicken, shredded and chopped chicken.
- Vegetarian Version. Go vegetarian with tofu, tempeh, beans, or plant-based proteins, and vegetable stock.
- Slow Cooker or Crock Pot. To make it in a slow cooker or crock pot, cook the peppers, onion, garlic and ground meat per the recipe, then transfer everything to your slow cooker with the remainder of the ingredients. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 1-2 hours. Works great for your instant pot, too.
Storage & Leftovers
Leftover stuffed pepper soup will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can warm it in a pot on the stovetop to enjoy it again.
You can also freeze it for 2-3 months.
Heat Factor.
Mild. This recipe isn't spicy or hot when using bell peppers only for stuffed bell pepper soup or stuffed green pepper soup. However, it can be Medium-Hot with habaneros or other spicy added in, or other spicy seasonings.
Check Out Some My Popular Stuffed Peppers and Soups Recipes
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Classic Stuffed Peppers (Stuffed Bell Peppers)
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Cream Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers - Mexican Style
- Cajun Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Picadillo Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Chunky Southwest Chicken Soup
- Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- Cabbage Soup
- Stuffed Peppers Recipes
Also try my Easy Taco Soup Recipe. It's amazing!

Got any questions? Ask away! I'm happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional, for spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (or use ground turkey)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes (I love fire roasted tomatoes)
- 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cup beef broth (or use chicken broth)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (or more to stretch the meal)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy - or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR TOPPINGS
- Fresh chopped herbs, spicy chili flakes, crumbly white cheese, hot sauce, lime juice, any of your favorites!
Instructions
- Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive. Heat through. Add onion and chopped peppers. Stir and cook about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add garlic and cook another minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook 7-8 minutes, until the meat is cooked through.
- Add paprika, basil, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and uncooked rice. Stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer at least 20 minutes to let the flavors blend and the rice to cook. You can simmer longer if you'd like. I often simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve into bowls and add your favorite toppings. Load up your stuffed pepper soup!
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Notes
Nutrition Information

NOTE: This recipe was updated on 1/17/24 to include new photos, information and a video. It was originally published on 3/25/16.
Heather says
Made this stuffed pepper soup today, it came out fabulous. I added a small amount of hot sauce for a zing!
Mike H. says
Love the addition. Enjoy, Heather!