THE BEST STUFFED PEPPER SOUP
This easy Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the flavors of stuffed peppers but in a soup. Ground beef, green pepper, onion, tomato soup, broth and seasonings! I love stuffed peppers. I loved them as a kid and I love them now. I still like my stuffed peppers the way my Mom made them using her SPANISH RICE as a filling.
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EASY AND SO DELICIOUS!
If you are a stuffed pepper lover like I am, then I think you’ll love this soup version. It has all those yummy flavors you love in stuffed peppers, but a bit less time consuming. The only thing I might get crazy with is the kind of cheese I add on top. Sometimes it’s a good ole slice of American cheese. Sometimes it’s sharp cheddar. Delicious!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
ground beef
onion
green pepper
diced tomatoes
tomato soup
chicken broth (or beef broth)
cooked rice
sugar
garlic powder
sugar
garlic powder
salt & pepper
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE STUFFED PEPPER SOUP:
Dice up the onion and green pepper.
In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef along with diced green peppers and onion over medium-high heat.
When cooked, drain excess grease from beef mixture.
Put beef back into pot. Add in diced tomatoes, tomato soup and chicken broth (or beef broth).
Give it all a good stir. Then add in rice. Stir in seasonings; sugar, garlic powder, salt & pepper (to taste).
I always say to add salt & pepper to taste because I know salt is a sensitive seasoning for many people. And the amount you use depends on if it is sea salt, kosher salt, table salt or salt substitute. So when adding salt & pepper, just keep adding a little at a time and stir, then taste after each addition until it gets up to the seasoning level that is right for you and your family. 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.
And serve! Now, I think you have to serve this soup with shredded cheddar cheese on top. It ain’t a stuffed pepper (in my humble opinion) unless it has cheese on there.
Enjoy!
Originally published: November 2012
Updated and Republished: May 2019
THE BEST STUFFED PEPPER SOUP
his easy Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the flavors of stuffed peppers but in a soup. Ground beef, green pepper, onion, tomato soup, broth and seasonings!
Print Pin RateCook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 (29 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can tomato soup
- 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef along with diced green peppers and onion over medium-high heat.
- When meat is thoroughly cooked, drain excess grease from beef mixture.
- Put beef mixture back into pot.
- Add in diced tomatoes, chicken (or beef) broth and tomato soup (or tomato sauce).
- Give it all a good stir.
- Then add in rice.
- Stir again.
- Then stir in seasonings; sugar, garlic powder, salt & pepper (to taste).
- 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.)
- Serve with shredded cheddar cheese on top of each serving.
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Notes
Note: 1 cup of uncooked rice will make 2 cups of cooked rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 40.8mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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Anonymous says
I found this recipe on pinterest and just finished making it. It's suppose to be for dinner but my toddler and I are having it for lunch too. I love the taste of the soup it's not bland and it doesn't have a bunch of unnecessary spices. Other soups have had added stuff. Which other people might like but for this paticular soup it is not needed. Very simple and easy to make when you're in a crunch. Can't wait for the rest of the family to try it. Thanks again will follow you on pinterest!
Brandie says
I love that your toddler is digging in too! That's awesome! So happy you loved this!
Cathy Myers says
This is a delicious soup, thanks for sharing. I just wondered if you or anyone else have a recipe for Cabbage Roll soup?
Wanderer says
One of the "PA Dutch" local buffets have this, and I have made it every so often. It is REALLY good! For those of you who don't like the green peppers, I use the red bell peppers, much less acidic and easier on the stomach, AND they are sweeter! (I use them for my stuffed peppers also!). My 84 years-young Mom can't eat the green ones but can eat the red ones 🙂 If you like stuffed peppers, you have to try this! YuM! It also freezes well, great for having on cold winter nights for supper with homemade cornbread!
Anonymous says
Can I do this with jalapeno peppers instead?
trinity says
I'm making this for myself now since the hubs is working nights and is picky anyways (more for me!). It smells like I have a pan of stuffed peppers in my oven! Taste tested it and I am so excited to dish it up! Very quick and very easy to pull together..perfect for the winter months coming up!! Thanks so much!!! 🙂
Anonymous says
Came across this yesterday & made it last night. The whole family loved it & it will now be added to the fall/winter soup rotation. Thank you!
Carole says
I just came across this recipe and made it last night. I only used 1/2 lb. ground beef, because that's how we are, but loved the soup. Next time for us I will add an extra green pepper just so it has more of that stuffed pepper flavor. 🙂
katelupo says
I've been making this over and over for the past year and I just thought today to comment. I use ground turkey, 2 peppers and only 1 cup of cooked rice to lighten the calories a bit. It is SO GOOD!! Thanks for the yummy recipe =)
Robert Kinney says
Hi I have been making this soup a long time since I was a kid and that was 50 years ago, but I leave out the cheese and add a teaspoon of ground cumin for flavor.I use tomato juice for my base liquid as well. Fine recipe though! Bob
Howard says
I don't like rice so i make this with Orzo.The pasta is also a to more filling.
Anonymous says
lOVE STUFFED PEPPERS AND THIS SEEMS SO MUCH FASTER. WILL BE TRYING IT SOON AND WILL MAKE VARIATIONS LIKE SOME OF YOUR READERS SUGGEST. THANKS
Anonymous says
I made this in my crockpot leaving the rice to the very end. It seems to swallow up all my liquid. Next time I will add more broth and less rice. I loved it! My husband is a meat and potato guy but I'm trying this again! He can eat a hot dog!
Anonymous says
Brandie..I may have posted before BUTT (lol)..Danara found this and turned me onto it..ITS THE BEST! Like my Gumbo's….I serve the rice onna side…for those watching the waistline a lil….I am also a type 2..and this has not caused a spike..once! A great soup-everyone. Everyone I have shared this with–that made it–LOVES IT…Even my former Mrs. Flagg-the Sequel!! (She hates me..lol) Love ya Brandie..Martini…
kba says
This is my second all time favorite soup. The recipe I've used in the past makes 3X this much. I am eager to try your version. The recipe looks like it will make a delicious soup. Thanks
Anonymous says
Great soup…..I added Oregano, black beans, switched out the white rice for brown. Added celery leaves and about four or five celery stalks from the fridge, used marinara sauce because I didn't have tomato sauce. This is such a great recipe to add anything you might want. Thanks for a wonderful meal!
Anonymous says
This recipe is awesome. I made it for my family and everybody loved it. I added some corn bread to go with this and it was even better. Delicious
Brandie (The Country Cook) says
This is one of our favorites. So glad you enjoyed it too and that cornbread sounded like a great compliment.
Judy says
I make something like this but I use minute rice and tomato juice
It is thick. And very good and easy.
Brandie says
Sounds GOOD to me! 🙂
Cheryl Bennett says
I just found this last night, so I made it tonight. Will definitely be making again. I add a LOT more garlic and just a touch of itallian seasoning (because that's just how I roll). Yum! I love stuffed peppers, don't know why I never thought to chop the peppers up and make it into a soup. I made an apple cinnamon cake for dessert. Winner!
Brandie (The Country Cook) says
So glad it was a winner for you. It is one of our favorites any time of the year.
Julie D says
I made this today, it is delicious! I made a double batch and used 20 Oz of the diced tomatoes with green chillis. Also added a lil Frank's Red Hot sauce. It was a hit with the family as well. Will definitely make again! Thank you!
Brandie (The Country Cook) says
So glad it was a hit!
Anonymous says
Gonna have to try this… we love stuffed peppers and normally when I am feeding more than just the two of us, I make it into a casserole. Soup sounds great!
bevy parker says
Made this soup last Saturday. It was delicious and my family loved it! The only thing I did differently was adding a 1/4 tsp of cumin (or to your liking). Recipe is now added to my scrapbook for safe keeping. Thanks for the recipe! It's a keeper!
Anonymous says
I made this and doubled the condiments and it tasted much better the next day.. will make it again thank you
Anonymous says
Delicious! I made this for dinner last night. No complaints from the kids and my husband took the leftovers to work. Next time i will double the recipe. Thank you.
Dan Colley says
This is a great recipe for a quick, tasty meal. I've been experimenting with it a little bit. I have a recipe for stuffed cabbage and it uses a sauce with ketchup (yes, ketchup. Don't laugh) and brown sugar. It is used as a topping for the cooked peppers and adds to the flavor profile in an unbelievable way. I'm trying to get the exact amounts of both of those ingredients to add to the soup. Hopefully, I can capture that flavor in the soup.
Thanks for posting this. I have a friend who shares a lot of your recipes with me and I've used quite a few of them with excellent results. Thanks again.
Brandie (The Country Cook) says
Thanks Dan, hope you are able to capture that flavor you are looking for.
Andrea Daugherty says
I can't wait to try this! Looks delicious!