Stuffed Pepper Soup combines the comforting elements of stuffed peppers with the convenience of a one-pot dish, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful meal! It’s easy to prepare anytime you are craving a hearty dish! I also have a one-pot Cabbage Roll Soup that you will love.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Meat: Ground beef adds some substantial texture to the soup. You could also try using Italian sausage for a slightly spicy profile. Or, try ground turkey for a leaner option.
Bell Peppers: Just like bell peppers are filled and baked in a more traditional stuffed peppers recipe, they are an important part of this soup! I added a red and green bell pepper for color and a slightly sweet, crunchy texture to the soup. You could also experiment with yellow or orange bell peppers.
Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes and tomato sauce are both added to add to the overall taste and texture of the soup.
Broth: Beef broth offers a savory and meaty undertone to the soup. If you don’t have beef broth, you could use vegetable or chicken broth. Beef stock could also be used.
Rice: Uncooked long-grain white rice thickens the soup and is a common ingredient in stuffed peppers. Jasmine or Basmati rice would also be good choices to add. If using brown rice, it often takes longer to cook, so keep that in mind.
What To Serve With Stuffed Pepper Soup
This delicious soup pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Here are some options to try:
- Wedge Salad
- Crusty Bread (like a French baguette)
- Garlic Breadsticks
- Garlic Knots
- Coleslaw
- Focaccia Bread
How To Store Stuffed Pepper Soup
To store leftover stuffed pepper soup, first, let it cool completely. Next, store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I like to store portions of soup for quick grab-and-go lunches! It will last up to 3-4 days. Reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Can I Freeze This Soup?
Absolutely! Freezing soup gives it a longer shelf life so none of it goes to waste! To freeze stuffed pepper soup, first, let it cool completely. Next, store it in a freezer-safe container, leaving a little room for expansion. Label and date the packaging and freeze the soup for up to 2-3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups (16 ounces) beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup (92.5 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add ground beef and onions. Cook, breaking the meat up as you go, for 8-10 minutes or until ground beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and rice.
- Bring to a simmer. Then, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
This tastes just like a stuffed pepper but in soup form! I loved it!
Elizabeth
This might be my new favorite soup! I love the meat in it for some substance. And then, the bell peppers and seasonings make it taste like a stuffed bell pepper (but easier to make).
Rachael
This is such an easy way to make stuffed peppers without all the mess of having to actually stuff peppers! You get all the flavors in this soup and it comes together so easily.
Annabelle
This soup tastes just like stuffed pepper and is light enough to warm you up without weighing you down!
Bella
This is a comforting soup! It is so flavorful. If you like eating stuffed peppers, this soup will not disappoint!
Selena
This is a great hearty soup that will warm you up and fill your belly at the same time. It tastes just like a stuffed pepper!!
Excellent! Love her recipes and this one did not disappoint! Easy and delicious. I added some shredded marble cheese at the end (similar to a regular stuffed pepper recipe) and was happy with the result. My husband said it was the best thing he’d had in 3 months 🙂
Excellent, easy, perfect and delicious
Fabulous!! Made a loaf of bread to go with! Will definitely make again.
I have been making this soup for several years. Identical recipe but I don’t use italian seasoning. Don’t want it to taste like sauce. Just use Thyme. Luv this
My husband can’t eat green peppers so I used red, yellow and orange peppers. And I cooked the rice separately. It was a huge success and DH requested it again in the near future. Thank you for all your recipes, I haven’t found a dud yet.