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Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe – Cozy, Hearty, and Easy

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 23 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store rice separately.

  • Freeze soup before adding rice for best texture.

  • Use ground turkey or veggie crumbles to modify.