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August 6, 2018 By Sara 151 Comments

Stuffed Pepper Soup

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This stuffed pepper soup is a hearty meal loaded with ground beef, onions, rice and bell peppers in a tomato based broth. It tastes just like classic stuffed peppers, but without all the work!

I love stuffed peppers, but it seems like they take forever to bake, and I always end up with peppers that are either too crunchy or too mushy. Stuffed pepper soup has all the same flavors but is so easy to put together on a busy weeknight.

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A pot of stuffed pepper soup with rice, ground beef, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

It’s not long before fall will be upon us. I can’t believe it’s almost time for the kids to go back to school, which is what got me thinking about this stuffed pepper soup. It’s delicious any time of the year, but it’s best on a chilly night!

HOW DO YOU MAKE STUFFED PEPPER SOUP?

This delicious and hearty soup has a mixture of ground beef, onions, rice, and bell peppers. It’s simmered to perfection in a tomato based broth. It’s like eating a stuffed pepper without all the extra work – easy and delicious.

Cooked ground beef and bell peppers in a soup pot.

I suggest using 90% lean ground beef; it has a ton of flavor but without all the grease. You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey if you’re looking to save a few calories. I like to use a mixture of red and green bell peppers because green is classic for stuffed peppers, but the red are a little sweeter so it gives a good balance to the flavor.

Ground beef, tomatoes, peppers and beef broth in a soup pot.

You may be tempted to just throw the rice into the soup pot uncooked and let it simmer with the rest of the ingredients. However, if you do that, the rice will soak up all the liquid. I prefer to stir cooked rice into the soup just before serving so that there’s a nice ratio of rice to soup broth.

Stuffed pepper soup with cooked rice being stirred in.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RICE?

Although given a bad rap sometimes, rice has many health benefits when consumed. Not only is it a quick source of energy, but it’s also a natural anti-inflammatory. Rice promotes nervous system health, heart health, and reduces the risk of cancer along with a plethora of other benefits. You can use either brown or white rice in this stuffed pepper soup.

WHAT DOES 90% LEAN GROUND BEEF MEAN?

When you buy ground beef, there is often a percentage given with it. This percentage lets you know how much fat has been removed from the meat. Therefore, if it states 90% lean ground beef, that means it’s 90% fat free, or 90% lean beef with 10% fatty beef.

A bowl of stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, peppers and rice.

I always love a good bowl of soup, especially during the fall and winter months. We enjoy our soup with a few toppings so I recommend trying shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs on top of this delicious stuffed bell pepper soup. Add a side of bread or a green salad, and dinner is served!

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Stuffed Pepper Soup

This stuffed pepper soup is a hearty meal loaded with ground beef, onions, rice and bell peppers in a tomato based broth. It tastes just like classic stuffed peppers, but without all the work!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword stuffed pepper soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 286kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 ounce can beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up into smaller pieces with a spatula (approximately 5-6 minutes).
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Add the bell peppers to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and Italian seasoning to the pot; bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Stir in the rice and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste as desired. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 54.3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg

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Comments

  1. Joslyn says

    May 19, 2019 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Had to share this on Facebook. Having an unexpected overcast/raining week in Cali and this made it all the better. 80/20 beef. Extra beef broth. No red pepper. And I added one bag Uncle Bens Spanish ready rice to save time and add flavor. Totally loved this so making my second batch in as little as a week! Top with cheese and dip tortilla chips for an over the top experience! Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Annette says

    March 3, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was very good I did modify it slightly. I didn’t add the Italian seasoning, but added 1 packet of taco seasoning, and 1 (15oz) can Pizza Sauce along with approx only 1/2 the can of the (15oz) tomato sauce.. and added mozzarella cheese at serving. Delish..

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 3, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      So happy to hear you enjoyed it, I appreciate you reporting back!

      Reply
  3. Tina Cook says

    February 25, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    My all time favorite soup! Reminds me of my mom’s Spanish rice when I was a kid. Made a double batch so that we have extra for work lunches or anytime. Delicious! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 26, 2019 at 11:34 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

      Reply
  4. linda says

    February 25, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this I also added grated cheddar cheese to individual bowls DELISH

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 26, 2019 at 11:33 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

      Reply
  5. Donna Vojensky says

    February 21, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and added an extra 2 cups of broth and a approx a teaspoon of Worcestershire

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 22, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!

      Reply
  6. Nicolette says

    February 19, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    This was very good thank you for sharing it I did however added one more can of tomato sauce.

    Reply
  7. Priscilla says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:31 am

    I don’t have ground beef, but I do have chicken. I may use beans instead of meet. Chicken broth instead of beef…I love your recipe & will try when I need to use up peppers & have ground beef…I love the versatility of recipes & cooking. I love inspiration from other cooks & just rolling up my sleeves & perfect my amateur culinary skills one meal at a time 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 6, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Thanks, hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Catherine Starr says

    January 19, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    I thought it needed more tomato sauce, my family said it needed more rice. Either way we loved it!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 5, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      I thought it was amazing, mine turned out super think almost no juice. Would probably add a little tomato juice next time to thin it out.

      Reply
  9. Paula says

    January 15, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight. YUM !! Perfect for our cold, rainy weather. I made a double batch so we’ll have leftovers.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 15, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
    • Paula says

      January 20, 2019 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Forgot to mention that since I doubled the recipe, I used 1 lb of ground beef and 1 lb of Italian sausage. SO good !!

      Reply
  10. Amanda Howell says

    November 28, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Do you drain the beef?

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    • Sara says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      If there’s a lot of grease left over, then yes, drain it!

      Reply
  11. Jen says

    October 21, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Could I pressure can this without rice?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 21, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      I’m not familiar with pressure canning so I can’t really say, is it safe to pressure can ground beef?

      Reply
  12. Nicole says

    October 17, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe, thanks! Made it a couple of days ago. Super easy and filling, but something was missing, I can’t put my finger on it, but I’ll figure it out one way or the other. I used spanish rice, which was great! Maybe next time I’ll use enchilada sauce instead of regular tomato sauce and give it a good ole mexican flair.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 17, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Love the idea of giving it a Mexican spin! Thanks for reporting back!

      Reply
    • Becky says

      January 16, 2019 at 10:49 am

      Try corn! I’m going to do that the next time I make it. I am making it now and it tastes awesome. Added a few extra things though. Thyme, rosemary, and cayenne pepper.

      Reply
  13. Jaime says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    My husband hates rice, so I make pastina or acini de pepe pasta (round little pasta in wedding soup) and throw that in 🙂

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:59 am

      Love that idea!! Will try it next time.

      Reply
  14. Jan Gardner says

    October 10, 2018 at 4:32 am

    What kind of rice do you use….instant or long grain ???

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 10, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Long grain!

      Reply
  15. Michelle Stevens says

    October 9, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Was wondering if you know if this freezes well or canned well?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 9, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      Yes it will freeze well, I recommend leaving the rice out and adding after you’ve thawed and reheated!

      Reply
      • kristy says

        February 16, 2019 at 3:37 pm

        5 stars
        Yes! I make this, cook the rice separately and just add it to the bottom of the bowl and then add the soup on top. It freezes well !

        Reply
    • Cindy says

      December 13, 2018 at 4:32 am

      You can freeze it complete or can it without the rice. I can a lot of different soups, but without rice or noodles. It’s easy to add them later.

      Reply
  16. Louise says

    October 7, 2018 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    I would make it with ground turkey and chicken broth or veg broth and brown rice.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 7, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      That should work fine!

      Reply
  17. Melanie says

    October 4, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    This looks amazing! Would it work as well without rice? I’m a diabetic and need to limit my carbohydrate intake. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 5, 2018 at 8:56 am

      Yes a lot of people substitute cauliflower rice!

      Reply
  18. Deb says

    October 3, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    What is considered a serving?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 4, 2018 at 8:51 am

      About 1 1/2 cups

      Reply
  19. Colleen says

    October 1, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Why so much Italian seasoning?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 1, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      You can reduce the amount if you prefer!

      Reply
  20. Shelley says

    September 29, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    Can this be made ahead & frozen? I am unsure about freezing rice. We are going on a 10 day camping trip & want to have this, but not sure if I have the means of making at the campsite…

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 30, 2018 at 7:41 am

      You can freeze it with the rice, the rice will just be softer when thawed. Or you could make it without the rice, then stir in cooked rice just before serving.

      Reply
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