Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Recipe - The Kitchen Girl (2024)

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Stuffed pepper soup tastes like stuffed peppers in soup form. Savory beef, tomatoes, bell peppers, and rice are the ultimate comfort food.

Why you'll love this recipe

• Stuffed pepper soup is the lazy way to enjoy stuffed bell peppers.
• Easy for any cooking level and feeds a small army.
• Includes Instant Pot and stove instructions.
• Tastes like stuffed pepper soup Grandma would make.
• Low-calorie, nutrition-packed dinner option.
• Weeknight friendly and family-loved.

Grab the French bread because you'll want to sop up every last drop of this stuffed bell pepper soup! Just like cabbage roll soup, this scrumptious, tomato-ey recipe makes a comforting bowl of soup that brings the family together. This is one for the dinner rotation!

Ingredient notes

See printable recipe card below for quantities.

• olive oil - or preferred cooking oil
• onion - any color will work
• ground beef - I use 90% lean beef for this recipe. A less lean option will certainly work and I recommend draining excess grease.
• bell peppers - Use green, orange, yellow, or red bell peppers. The more colors you use, the prettier your soup will be.
• crushed tomatoes - Use any canned tomatoes. I prefer crushed variety because the texture creates a thick and saucy base for this soup.
• tomato paste - This helps thicken and flavor bell pepper soup.
• Worcestershire sauce - Add savoriness and umami flavor. Even a small amount is packed with flavor.
• seasonings - I personally love homemade Italian seasoning and red chili flakes for this soup. Of course, salt and pepper will help balance all of the flavors.
• chicken broth - Use any broth or plain water for this recipe.

How to make this recipe

Enjoy these step-by-step stove instructions for stuffed pepper soup. You'll find the full, printable recipe below, including pressure cooker instructions.

Step 1. Saute onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender. Add ground beef and saute until browned.

Step 2. Add bell peppers and saute a few minutes until softened. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and chicken broth.

Step 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes, or until soup broth thickens to desired consistency. Serve with your choice of whole grains as or enjoy as it is!

I love it with cauliflower rice and a slice of French bread. You know, we're all about balance over here LOL!

Recipe tips

• When time permits, I like to saute the onions a bit longer to brown them because it adds another delicious layer of flavor to this soup.
• Make this stuffed pepper soup spicy by adding more crushed red pepper early in the recipe. You can also serve the soup with cayenne pepper or a favorite hot sauce and let individuals adjust the heat level.
• The pressure cooker version of this soup gets it on the table in about 30 minutes, whereas the stove version is closer to 50 minutes. Both are delicious!

Recipe variations

• Substitute ground beef with Italian sausage or ground turkey. Or use any combination of these proteins as desired.
• Make it meatless by using a meat substitute or simply omit the beef.
• Use any broth for this recipe. I prefer chicken broth for its mild flavor.
• Serve bell pepper soup with quinoa, brown rice, or naturally low-carb cauliflower rice for added nutrients.

Recommended soup recipes

• Zuppa Toscana Recipe
• Chicken Vegetable Soup
• Cabbage Roll Soup
• Ham and Bean Soup
• Split Pea Soup Recipe
• Lasagna Soup
• Minestrone Soup

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