Enjoy this hearty and comforting Stuffed Pepper Soup. It brings all the familiar, savory flavors of classic stuffed peppers into an easy-to-make soup perfect for a chilly evening.
Author:Hannah Rodger
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
Brown the ground meat in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Bring the soup mixture to a simmer.
Add the chopped green bell peppers and the uncooked rice.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the peppers are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace the ground meat with lentils or your favorite plant-based ground substitute.
If you prefer softer peppers, add them in the last 15 minutes of simmering instead of at the beginning.
This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.