If you crave the taste of stuffed peppers, but want an easy version with no stuffing required, check out this totally satisfying Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup. This soup smells amazing while it’s cooking, and it tastes even better.
Here’s Why You Need This Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
Do you ever get the craving for something but don’t have enough ingredients or enough time to make it? When that happens, count on soup to save the day.
A slow simmer of spices, fresh ingredients and rich-tasting broth can create a great meal that captures the flavors you want.
Soup is easy to make, easy on your budget and a surefire family favorite.
Helpful Tips for Making Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
- For the best taste, use fresh ingredients. Here’s a great guide to picking and storing peppers of all kinds.
- Like all soups, you can change ingredients according to what you have on hand. Switch the ground beef for ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles. Use saffron rice or Mexican-style rice instead of white. The possibilities are all delicious.
What to Serve with Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
The southwestern flavors in this soup make it a natural to pair with tortilla chips. Set out cut limes, avocado slices, shredded cheese and sour cream as topping options. They’ll take these flavors to the next level.
If your family prefers bread, serve warm, crusty rolls.
Crisp salads always go well with soup. Try a southwestern salad with homemade avocado dressing like this one.
More Recipes You’ll Love
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats – healthy, easy to make and low-carb (keto approved)
- Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad – loaded with crunch and full of healthy ingredients
- Cherry Cola Chipotle Ribs – tender ribs imbued with a rich, complex flavor
- Cheeseburger Soup – this recipe is always a hit, I mean, who doesn’t love cheeseburgers?
Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
If you crave the taste of stuffed peppers, but want an easy version with no stuffing required, check out this totally satisfying Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup. This soup smells amazing while it’s cooking, and it tastes even better.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup onion finely diced
- 1 29 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 14 oz can chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
- 1/4 tsp sage dried
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup white rice
- fresh sage chopped
Instructions
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Prep stock pot with cooking spray.
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Add the ground meat in the stock pot.
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Brown the meat. Drain the fat.
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Add the pepper and onion.
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Cook the onion and pepper until the onion is translucent but not brown.
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Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, thyme, and sage. Season with the salt and pepper. (to taste).
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Cover the stock pot . Allow the soup to simmer for 30-45 minutes. (Or until the peppers are tender)
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Add 2 cups of water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
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Add rice cooking until tender.
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Add the rice to the soup.
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Garnish with the fresh chopped sage.
