Stuffed Pepper Soup (+Video)

Name: Stuffed Pepper Soup (+Video)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, (diced); 1 large bell pepper, (diced); 29 ounce can diced tomatoes; 10 ounce can tomato soup; 14 ounce can chicken broth ((or beef broth)); 2 cups cooked rice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper, (to taste); shredded cheddar cheese, (for topping)

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This easy Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the flavors of stuffed peppers but in a soup. Ground beef, peppers, rice, broth and seasonings!

ALL THE FLAVORS OF STUFFED PEPPERS IN A SOUP!

Stuffed pepper soup is a hearty, filling soup made with ground beef, bell peppers, and rice that is all simmered in a tomato-based broth. It is a variation on the classic stuffed peppers dish, with the ingredients combined in a soup instead of being baked in a pepper! Stuffed pepper soup is a comforting and flavorful meal that is easy to make and can be served with bread or a side salad!

a wooden spatula shown inserted into a pot of stuffed pepper soup.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How much rice does one cup of uncooked rice make?

One cup of uncooked long grain rice will make about 3 cups of cooked rice.

Can you make stuffed pepper soup vegetarian?

Yes, you can make a vegetarian version of stuffed pepper soup by substituting the ground beef with a plant-based protein like lentils or chickpeas. You can also add more vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms.

Can you make stuffed pepper soup in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can make stuffed pepper soup in a slow cooker. To do this, brown the ground beef and sauté the vegetables in a skillet before transferring them to a 4 quart slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients (minus the rice) to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the vegetables are tender. Add the rice in the last ½ hour of cooking (so it doesn't absorb too much broth.)

How long does stuffed pepper soup last in the fridge?

Stuffed pepper soup will last about 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep in mind thought that the rice will continue to absorb liquid. If you are wanting to make stuffed pepper soup to have for the week, I would suggest making the soup without adding any rice. Store that in the refrigerator and add a bit of the cooked rice to the soup for each serving before reheating. This will keep the rice from being mushy.

Can you freeze stuffed pepper soup?

Yes, stuffed pepper soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze the soup, let it cool completely, then transfer it to airtight containers or Ziploc bags and place it in the freezer. To serve, thaw the soup in the refrigerator and reheat it on the stove or in the microwave. However, keep in mind rice can become mushy when re-heated and it also continues to absorb the liquid it is in.

Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe shown served in a small white bowl with handles and a spoon inserted into the soup. Crackers are shown off to the side.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

ground beef
onion
green pepper
diced tomatoes
tomato soup
chicken broth (or beef broth)
cooked rice
sugar
garlic powder
salt and pepper
shredded cheddar cheese

ingredients for stuffed pepper soup: ground beef, onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, chicken broth, cooked rice, sugar. garlic powder, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese.

HOW TO MAKE STUFFED PEPPER SOUP:

Dice up the onion and green pepper.

diced onion and green pepper on a cutting board.

In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef along with diced green peppers and onion over medium-high heat.

ground beef, green pepper, diced onions in a red dutch oven.

When cooked, drain excess grease from beef mixture.

cooked ground beef, onions and green peppers inside a large pot being stirred with a wooden spoon.

Put beef back into pot. Add in diced tomatoes, tomato soup and chicken broth (or beef broth).

diced tomatoes added to stuffed pepper soup in dutch oven.

Give it all a good stir. Then add in rice. Stir in seasonings; sugar, garlic powder, salt & pepper (to taste).

cooked rice added to stuffed pepper soup inside a red dutch oven.

Cover and let soup simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes to let all the flavors blend. The longer it simmers - the thicker it will get as the rice continues to absorb the liquids.