Description
Stuffed pepper soup is a warm and hearty dish that transforms classic stuffed peppers into a deliciously satisfying one-pot meal. Packed with ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices, this comforting soup simmers in a rich tomato broth, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare and can easily be customized to suit your tastes or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the pot and add diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- If serving immediately, stir in cooked rice and allow to heat through for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg