This hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup delivers all the cozy, savory flavor of classic stuffed peppers in a warm, one-pot soup loaded with beef, rice, bell peppers, and tomatoes — ready in under an hour.
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2–3 bell peppers, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
4 cups beef broth
1 cup cooked rice
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion 3–4 min, then add garlic.
Add beef and cook until browned. Drain fat.
Stir in peppers and cook 2–3 min.
Add tomatoes, sauce, broth, and seasonings.
Simmer uncovered 20–25 min until peppers are tender.
Stir in cooked rice. Simmer 5 min more. Adjust seasoning.
Serve hot with cheese or parsley if desired.
For meal prep, store rice separately.
Freeze soup before adding rice for best texture.
Use ground turkey or veggie crumbles to modify.