Description
Stuffed Pepper Soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing the classic flavors of stuffed peppers into a cozy, one-pot meal. This hearty dish features ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and rice simmered in a rich tomato broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. With its customizable ingredients and satisfying taste, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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 diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add olive oil and sauté diced onion and bell peppers until soft. Stir in garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the pot along with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Season with Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice if serving immediately; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg