Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Pepper Soup Recipe, a deliciously comforting dish that combines the essence of Italian stuffed peppers into a savory soup. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish features a rich tomato-based broth enhanced with tender bell peppers and savory Italian sausage. The best part? It’s flexible enough to incorporate whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or last-minute dinners. Enjoy a bowl of this flavorful soup paired with your favorite bread or salad, and savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 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
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)
- Parmesan cheese and mozzarella for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the sausage with chopped onions for about 4 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté until the onions are tender.
- Drain excess grease and stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, rice, broth, and herbs.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–12 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper before serving topped with mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg