Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

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🥣🌶️ Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Hearty • Cozy • Classic Comfort in a Bowl

🌟 Introduction

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup takes everything we love about traditional stuffed peppers—savory beef, sweet bell peppers, tender rice, and rich tomato broth—and transforms it into a warm, spoonable comfort meal. Instead of stuffing and baking peppers one by one, this soup brings all those familiar flavors together in one easy pot.

Perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or relaxed family dinners, this soup is hearty, filling, and incredibly satisfying. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and tastes even better the next day.

🛒 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (or cooked rice – see methods below)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat

Optional Garnishes

  • Shredded cheese
  • Fresh parsley
  • Sour cream

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Brown the Beef

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 2 – Add Aromatics

Stir in onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 3–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3 – Build the Soup

Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, and all seasonings. Stir well.

Step 4 – Simmer

Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

Step 5 – Taste & Serve

Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.

🍲 Cooking Methods

✔️ Stovetop (Classic Method)

Follow instructions above.

✔️ Slow Cooker Method

  • Brown beef first.
  • Add everything to slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.

✔️ Instant Pot Method

  • Sauté beef, onion, peppers, and garlic.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Pressure cook 8 minutes. Natural release 10 minutes.

📜 History

Stuffed peppers originated in Europe and spread worldwide, especially popular in American home cooking during the mid-1900s. Traditionally made by filling whole bell peppers with beef and rice, families eventually created this soup version for convenience—keeping all the flavors while saving time.

This soup became a beloved comfort classic because it’s economical, nourishing, and easy to feed a crowd.

🧬 Formation (How the Flavors Come Together)

  • Beef provides richness
  • Bell peppers bring sweetness
  • Rice adds heartiness
  • Tomatoes create depth
  • Herbs tie everything together

As it simmers, the rice absorbs the savory broth while peppers soften, forming a thick, cozy, well-balanced soup.

❤️ Why Soup Lovers Adore This Recipe

  • One-pot meal
  • Budget friendly
  • Freezer friendly
  • Kid approved
  • Great for meal prep
  • Tastes even better next day

It’s comfort food without complicated steps.

🌟 Conclusion

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is everything we crave in a homemade meal—warm, filling, flavorful, and easy. Whether you’re cooking for family, guests, or just yourself, this cozy bowl delivers classic comfort every time.

Serve with crusty bread or crackers and enjoy a meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.

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