Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Pepper Soup Recipe, a delightful twist on Italian stuffed peppers transformed into a hearty soup. Perfect for cozy evenings or casual gatherings, this dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender rice, and colorful bell peppers, all simmered in a rich tomato broth. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or family dinners. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables for a unique touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 4–6 garlic cloves
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the hot Italian sausage with chopped onions for about four minutes.
- Add chopped red and green bell peppers, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté for an additional two to three minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, fire roasted diced tomatoes, uncooked rice, herbs, thyme, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 8-12 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot topped with freshly shredded mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg