🫑 Stuffed Pepper Soup

A warm, hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup with ground beef, colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice. It has all the comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers in an easy one-pot meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz/425 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz/425 g) tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional, for serving)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Mix in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce (if using), salt, and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
7. Stir in the cooked rice and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• 🥖 Crusty bread or garlic bread
• 🥗 Fresh green salad
• 🧀 Grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese
• 🌿 Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Tips

• Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
• Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
• The soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

This comforting one-pot soup is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners. 🍲