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Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
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4.85 from 20 votes

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soup, stuffed peppers
Servings: 6
Calories: 376kcal

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

For a soupier stuffed pepper soup, add 1-2 cups extra tomato sauce or beef stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1399IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg