Stuffed Pepper Soup

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This Stuffed Pepper Soup is hearty, rich, and packed with all the comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers in an easy one-pot soup. Made with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, and savory broth, this homemade soup is cozy, filling, and incredibly satisfying. It’s an easy comfort food recipe perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or family dinners. Every spoonful delivers bold tomato flavor, tender vegetables, and hearty beef for a meal everyone will love.

Why Everyone Loves This Stuffed Pepper Soup

• Tastes just like classic stuffed peppers
• A no-fail soup recipe perfect for beginners
• Hearty beef and rice in every bite
• Easy one-pot comfort food dinner
• Packed with colorful vegetables and flavor
• Great for leftovers and meal prep

Ingredients Overview

This Stuffed Pepper Soup uses simple ingredients that create rich flavor and hearty texture:

Main Ingredients:

• Olive oil – helps sauté vegetables and beef
• Yellow onion – adds sweetness and depth
• Bell peppers – provide classic stuffed pepper flavor
• Tomato – adds freshness and richness
• Ground beef – creates hearty savory flavor
• Beef stock – builds rich soup base
• Tomato paste – deepens tomato flavor
• Jasmine rice – makes the soup filling and comforting

Seasonings:

• Dried oregano – adds earthy herb flavor
• Dried basil – provides classic Italian-style flavor
• Garlic powder – enhances savory richness
• Salt & black pepper – balance the flavors

Easy substitutions: Ground turkey can replace beef for a lighter option.

Variations

Customize this soup with these easy ideas:

• Spicy version: Add crushed red pepper flakes
• Cheesy version: Top with shredded cheddar cheese
• Tomato-rich soup: Add crushed tomatoes
• Low-carb option: Replace rice with cauliflower rice
• Extra hearty: Add beans for more texture and protein

How to Make Stuffed Pepper Soup

Follow this step-by-step recipe for the perfect hearty soup:

1. Prepare the Vegetables

1. Dice onion, bell peppers, and tomato. Set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables

2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
3. Add onions and bell peppers.
4. Cook until softened.
5. Stir in diced tomato and cook for a few more minutes.

3. Brown the Beef

6. Push vegetables to the side of the pot.
7. Add ground beef and cook until mostly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
8. Mix beef together with vegetables.

4. Build the Soup

9. Stir in tomato paste.
10. Pour in beef stock.
11. Add oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
12. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.

5. Cook the Rice

13. Stir in Jasmine rice.
14. Cover and cook until rice is tender.

6. Serve

15. Serve warm and enjoy.

This simple soup method creates rich tomato broth with tender peppers, beef, and fluffy rice.

Pro Tips & Cooking Secrets

• Dice vegetables evenly for consistent cooking
• Use 85/15 ground beef for the best flavor
• Simmer slowly for deeper taste
• Cook rice separately if making ahead
• Add extra broth if soup thickens too much
• Taste and adjust seasoning before serving

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast
• Pair with side salads or roasted vegetables
• Top with shredded cheese or parsley
• Add sour cream for extra richness

How to Store Stuffed Pepper Soup

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer-friendly soup: Freeze without rice for best texture
• Make-ahead recipe: Cook rice separately and add before serving
• Reheating: Warm gently over low heat and add broth if needed

Stuffed Pepper Soup FAQs

1. Can I use brown rice instead of Jasmine rice?
Yes, but it may require a longer cooking time.

2. Why is my soup too thick?
The rice absorbs broth as it sits. Add extra stock when reheating.

3. Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Yes, use plant-based meat and vegetable broth.

4. What bell peppers work best?
Green, red, yellow, or orange peppers all work well.

5. Can I freeze stuffed pepper soup?
Yes, though it freezes best without the rice mixed in.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

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This hearty stuffed pepper soup combines savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, and tender jasmine rice in a rich tomato-beef broth. A comforting one-pot meal packed with classic stuffed pepper flavors.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 bowls

Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

• Dutch oven
• cutting board
• chef knife
• wooden spoon
• measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 cups beef stock
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.75 cup Jasmine rice

Instructions

 

• Dice all the vegetables first and set them aside.
• Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil.
• Add diced onions and bell peppers and cook until they start to soften. Mix in diced tomato and cook for a few more minutes.
• Move vegetables to the sides and add ground beef to the center of the pot. Break it apart, cover with a lid, and cook for a few minutes. Continue breaking up the meat and mixing it with the vegetables until the beef is mostly cooked through.
• Mix in tomato paste and pour in the beef stock.
• Season with oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and lower the heat to low. Cover with a lid, leaving a small crack for steam to escape, and cook for about 20 minutes.
• Mix in the rice, cover again, and cook until the rice is tender.
• Serve right away while hot.
• If not serving all the soup immediately, cook the rice separately according to package directions and add it to individual bowls when serving. Store rice and soup separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Notes

For meal prep, cook the rice separately and add it to individual servings before eating to prevent the rice from soaking up too much broth during storage. Store cooked rice and soup separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Keyword bell pepper soup, easy dinner soup, ground beef soup, stuffed pepper soup

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