Filled Pepper Soup Recipe (Rich & Comforting)
All the flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a hearty, one-pot soup. Perfect for cozy nights and make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley, shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add uncooked rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and peppers are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with garnish if desired.
Notes
Swap in ground turkey, use cooked rice to shorten cook time, or freeze leftovers for later meals.