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August 6, 2018 By Sara 147 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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A pot of stuffed pepper soup with rice, ground beef, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.
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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

Filed Under: Dinner, Featured Recipes, Soup Tagged With: Beef, Peppers, Rice

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Comments

  1. Rita says

    October 27, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    Where can I get cauliflower rice

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 27, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      It’s in the freezer section near the frozen vegetables or sold fresh in bags in the produce area!

      Reply
  2. Scott says

    October 24, 2019 at 7:33 am

    What no sausage, gotta ad hot sausage 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jimmy says

    October 23, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    Can I use potatoes instead of rice?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 23, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      That should be fine!

      Reply
  4. Brian says

    October 23, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night. I too replaced the rice with cauliflower and it was great. Wife and I both loved it.

    Reply
  5. Mary says

    October 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Love, love, love soups. Making it for the first time. Smells absolutely wonderful while cooking.

    Reply
  6. Starr Dixon says

    October 21, 2019 at 9:58 am

    How much soup per serving?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 21, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      1 1/2 cups!

      Reply
  7. Jackie Davies says

    October 21, 2019 at 12:18 am

    How do I make a copy of this receipe. Please help with giving instructions. My mouth is watering already. How do I subscribe? I am a neophyte to all this

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 21, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      You can hit the print button to print the recipe!

      Reply
  8. mike says

    October 20, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    Hi, Want to try this. Im going to use rice cauliflower instead of rice. I have a bag I bought from the store frozen. Do I cook that before adding it to this soup?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 20, 2019 at 9:23 pm

      You can add it frozen!

      Reply
  9. Becky says

    October 18, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Do you add cooked rice or raw rice to the soup?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 18, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      The rice is cooked.

      Reply
    • Gail says

      November 9, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner, adding the rice raw. I added it just after the liquids came to a good simmer. Use 1 cup raw long grain rice and add 2 additional cups of liquid (I used beef broth, but you could use water) to make up for what the rice absorbs. This way it’s a one pot meal.
      It was delicious!

      Reply
  10. sarah johnson says

    October 17, 2019 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    I love stuff peppers or stuffed anything, really! I’ve never thought of making a stew out it of it. I’m definitely going to try this!

    Reply
  11. Barb says

    October 7, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    DO you drain the can of tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 7, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      No you don’t drain it!

      Reply
  12. Betty says

    September 9, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    How many servings is in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 9, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      6 servings!

      Reply
  13. Janis Miller says

    August 29, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    I made the bell pepper soup. Really good. I used riced califlower instead of rice.
    Will that cut down on my carbohydrates?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      Yes it will cut carbs!

      Reply
  14. Jonathan says

    August 29, 2019 at 12:16 am

    I would love to make this for my friends but some of them can’t eat beef can turkey be substituted for the beef

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 29, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Yes that’s fine!

      Reply
  15. Yvonne says

    August 27, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! I used ground turkey and chicken broth. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  16. Janie says

    August 27, 2019 at 10:14 am

    Can this be frozen or will it be mushy?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 27, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      It can be frozen, although the rice will be softer upon thawing.

      Reply
  17. Deb says

    August 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    Can this be done in a crockpot?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 25, 2019 at 9:49 pm

      Yes that will work just fine!

      Reply
  18. Norman C Farnsworth says

    August 24, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    it looks really good

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth says

    August 4, 2019 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    This soup is absolutely yummy, I usually make the batch much larger. I also add a couple cans of tomatoes with chilies in it for and added kick!! Also I use a fresh jalapeño in the beginning along with my bell peppers… this soup freezes well for a chilly day I often cook the rice on the side.
    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  20. Judi says

    July 25, 2019 at 6:02 am

    Made it just like it said, my husband’s new favorite soup, thank you

    Reply
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