Stuffed Pepper Soup

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4.87 from 30 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

This Stuffed Green Pepper Soup is everything that a soup should be. It is a warm, hearty, and low-carb, homestyle meal that tastes like delicious stuffed peppers and leftovers make the winter go by faster, But amazingly this recipe only takes only 30 minutes, and reheating is a breeze. The perfect thing for anyone is given a large pot for the holidays.

Stuffed Pepper Soup in a red bowl with a white napkin and spoon

Stuffed Pepper Soup is the perfect meal! It is filing, full of beneficial nutrients and is portable, quick and makes everyone happy. Everyone feels like Grandma’s in the room when there is a bowl of soup. It is great to have in your refrigerator any time of day, any time of the year also can be easily but in storage in the freezer in a seal bag.

Why This Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Works.

This Stuffed Green Pepper Soup recipe is very popular because it tastes just like a stuffed pepper. You can customize by using cauliflower rice instead of regular rice or long grain rice. The beef broth is very satisfying and comforting and can be subbed out with chicken broth or vegetable broth. You can also use ground chicken instead of beef.

Want a vegan version? Check out this recipe.

This soup is a quick, easy meal to make any day of the week. Always make extra to freeze for an additional meal prep. It is great to serve with these delicious  Garlic Herb Rolls. 

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How to Make This Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Recipe- Step by Step

  • Step One:  First, in a large Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until no longer pink; then drain. (Photo 1 below)
  • Step Two: Next, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, green pepper, crushed tomatoes
    salt and pepper. Then sir to incorporate. (Photo 2 below)
  • Step Three: The next step, is to add water and stir well. Then cook until vegetables are tender. (Photo 3 below)
  • Step Four: Next, add the Beef Base or Granulated Beef Bullion. Finally, stir in cooked rice and then simmer for 5 minutes more and that is the perfect stuffed pepper soup recipe. I would serve this over white rice and top with cheddar cheese and of course fresh parsley (Photo 4 below)
Step by step instructions on how to make Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

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Can I Use a Crock Pot to Make this  Soup Recipe?

Absolutely, this Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is great to make in a slow cooker.

First, brown the ground beef on the stove top with the onions.  Next, place beef in the Crock Pot with all the other ingredients and cook on low for 4 hours.

Stuffed Green Pepper Soup in a red bowl next to a white napkin and spoon

Can I Use other Starches in My Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup?

There are so many different additions to make this Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe. If you have no left over rice, order some from the Chinese takeout down the street. Alternatively, you can also try:

  • Brown Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Riced Cauliflower
  • Pastina

Therefore, there is always something handy to make this soup.


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Expert Tips for Making the Best Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

  • Try a Different Meat:  For Example, ground turkey or a mixture of ground meats like you do with meatloaf.
  • Spice it Up: Add some Jalapeno or Poblano Peppers.
  • Add More Flavor: Sneak in some more vegetables, beans or cheese are also great additions.

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4.87 from 30 votes

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Yield: 6 people
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
This Stuffed Pepper Soup is everything that a soup should be. It is a warm, hearty, homestyle meal that tastes like my delicious stuffed peppers but takes only 30 minutes.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 28 oz water
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups prepared rice

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except for rice; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Stir in rice and simmer for 5 minutes more.

Expert Tips

  • Try a Different Meat: Use a ground turkey or a mixture of ground meats like you do with meatloaf.
  • Spice it Up: Add some Jalapeno or Poblano Peppers.
  • Add More Flavor: Sneak in some more vegetables, beans or cheese to your stuffed pepper soup.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1428mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

 

8 thoughts on “Stuffed Pepper Soup”

  1. 5 stars
    This is really delicious and tasty! Will surely have this again, so easy to make as well! Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe! Highly recommended!

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  2. 5 stars
    Love the recipe but I changed the bouillon granules to 2 Tablespoons Better than Bouillon Beef Base which is low sodium, organic and has no MSG. Other wise this recipe is a true keeper. Thanks so much for sharing.

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