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Homemade Stuffed Peppers Soup

Created: August 28, 2020 Updated: January 3, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 111 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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This stuffed peppers soup recipe is made with a variety of fresh ingredients including ground beef, fresh vegetables, and rice. Make any weeknight or weekend for a comforting version of the classic dish! 

white bowl filled with beef and rice soup - spoon in the bowl

Now you can have all of the summer flavors of stuffed peppers in a comforting bowl of soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

As a bonus, everything cooks in the same pot, so there are fewer dishes to wash after the meal! We can always appreciate one-pot meals because who wants to do the dishes all night. Enjoy the night of sharing a wonderful meal with the family instead or make a double batch for a gathering of friends.

This soup is also known as “unstuffed peppers soup.” Instead of stuffing the bell peppers with ground beef and rice mixture, the bell peppers are IN the soup along with other ingredients. It’s a lot less work but all the same great flavors we know and love.

Ingredient Notes

Note: This is only a partial list of ingredients. For the full ingredient list, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ground beef – you can use lean ground beef like 90/10 but it tends to be chewier due to the lack of fat. I prefer to use 85/15 or even 80/20 ground beef for juicier and tastier beef. (You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner version of this recipe.)

Bell peppers – Feel free to use whichever color you prefer. Using a mix of different ones can add a fun variety of colors to this bell pepper soup.

Tomato – Use a can of fire roasted or garlic diced tomatoes to save time and add an extra depth of flavor.

Beef broth – although beef broth is preferred for deeper flavor, you can substitute vegetable broth if needed. 

Rice – I prefer to use jasmine rice, but any long grain rice, basmati, or brown rice will work just as well. Just keep an eye on the soup as some will take longer to cook than others.

Which Bell Pepper To Choose

All bell peppers are good sources of nutrients like potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A and C. Although, the are not all the same.

The longer a bell pepper sits on the vine, the richer in nutrients it becomes. As a result, red bell peppers are the healthiest, with orange peppers right behind them. Yellow and green bell peppers have the fewest nutrients. 

In fact, red bell peppers have almost 11 times more beta-carotene than green ones!

Cooking Instructions:

This recipe is actually quite simple, and the soup is ready in under an hour! Just sauté the vegetables, brown the meat, and then simmer everything together until done.

While it’s filling enough on its own, this soup pairs well with a side salad or some crusty bread.

2 photo collage: making a stuffed pepper soup recipe

Cook the vegetables: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, then sauté the onion and bell peppers until soft. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they release their juices.

Brown the meat: Push the vegetables to the side and add the ground beef to the center of the pot. Break into smaller chunks with a spoon, then cover and cook until most of the pink is gone.

Simmer the soup: Stir in the rest of the soup ingredients, then place the lid back on while leaving a gap on the side. Simmer for about 20 minutes for the flavors to combine.

two photo collage: adding stock and uncooked rice to pot for a soup recipe

Add the rice: Next, combine the uncooked rice with the soup. Replace the lid and continue simmering until the rice is tender. Serve and enjoy!

NOTE: If you know you’ll have leftovers, cook the rice separately instead and add it to the soup as needed. Otherwise, the rice will continue to absorb the liquid from the soup and the texture may become too mushy.

overhead: large pot of tomato-based soup with ground beef, rice, and bell peppers

Storing, Reheating, and Freezing Instructions

Storage – Store the stuffed pepper soup and rice in separate airtight containers and keep in the refrigerator. Both will last up to 4 days before the texture starts to change.

Reheating – Simmer the soup on the stove or heat in the microwave until warmed through. Then, mix in fresh rice or add cooked rice towards the end of reheating to warm it at the same time.

Freezing – Again, store the unstuffed peppers soup without the rice for best consistency. Freeze in a zip-top bag or sealed container for up to 3 months, then thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. It may help to store the soup in individual portions so you can thaw just what you need.

Got extra bell peppers?

Bell peppers are quite versatile. Use up small amounts by using them to make an omelet, garden salad, or even to tuna or chicken salad for sandwiches.

overhead photo: stuffed peppers soup cooking in large white pot

More Stuffed Peppers Recipes To Try

For the more classic version of this dish, try any of the following flavor varieties:

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Sausage and Onion Stuffed Peppers

Chorizo and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Salisbury Steak Stuffed Peppers

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white bowl filled with beef and rice soup - spoon in the bowl

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Comforting stuffed peppers soup that features all the ingredients of the classic dish and very easy to make. Use homemade broth for even more flavor.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper*
  • 1 yellow bell pepper*
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper
  • salt
  • 3/4 cup Jasmine rice**
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Instructions

  • Dice all the vegetables first and set the aside.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add diced onions and bell peppers and cook until they start to soften. Mix it diced tomato and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Move vegetables over to the sides and add ground beef to the center of the pan. Break it apart, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for a few minutes. After a few minutes, break up the meat some more and start mixing it with veggies. Close the lid and keep cooking until the beef is mostly done. Make sure to break up as many clumps as you can.
  • Mix in tomato taste and then, pour in beef stock.
  • Season with oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mix well and lower the heat to low. Close the lid but leave a small crack for the heat to escape. Cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Mix in rice, close the lid back up and cook until rice is done.
  • Serve right away.

Alternate option:

  • If you don't plan to eat all of the soup right away, you can cook rice separately and add some to individual soup servings. Cook the rice in salted water according to the package instructions and add it to each bowl of soup as needed.
  • Store cooked rice separately from the soup. Make sure to keep it refrigerated in an air-tight food storage container.

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Notes

* When it comes to the bell peppers, feel free to choose any colors you want. Choosing a couple of different colors will make the soup more fun though.
**Jasmine rice is a personal preference but you can substitute long grain rice, Basmati rice, or even brown rice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in January, 2014. Updated August 28, 2020.

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Comments

  1. Teena says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Was trying to use up the bell peppers in my CSA box since no one in the house is a fan but me. I found your soup and was like okay my family loves soup. Boy was that a good decision. It’s a superstar! Both kids had seconds and asked me to add it to my freezer soups for school lunches. Now I’m telling everyone I know to make it. Thanks for saving my bell pepper supply from rotting.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 7, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Awesome! I’m SO happy to hear that!
      Thank you, Teena!

      Reply
  2. Lichelle Walton says

    June 23, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I really enjoyed the Stuffed Pepper Soup. Easy, simple directions and it was fast on a work night.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 26, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you, Lichelle!

      Reply
  3. Carin says

    January 10, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    How many adults will this recipe feed? It sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 16, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Carin!
      So sorry for the late response! I would estimate 5-6 but it would depend on the appetite and what else is served. Soup makes roughly 6-7 cups.
      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Toyin says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I love this recipe!!! I made it as part of my Meal Prep Sunday this week! Thanks so much for sharing it.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 16, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      It makes me so happy that you liked it, Toyin! Thank you for your sweet comment and for trying my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  5. Angie says

    October 23, 2014 at 2:40 am

    The Stuffed Peppers Soup was really good! I cooked the rice separately since most of the soup was going to be eaten over the next couple days as leftovers. I also sprinkled a little shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of individual servings. Excellent!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 23, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      Sounds perfect, Angie! Thank you so much and I’m so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jenifer Samaha says

    September 28, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    This sounds delicious. Have you tried it with brown rice?

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    September 24, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Love your soups. Thank you.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      September 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      And I love making them! Thank you, Liz 🙂

      Reply
  8. C.B.Whyte says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Made Stuffed Pepper Soup for dinner and it was fabulous! I love when recipes like this make the house smell so delicious! It always makes me smile…even on cold & windy march days 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 12, 2014 at 6:10 pm

      I’m so happy you liked it! I love the smell of dinner in the house (and baking of course)!

      Reply
  9. ida says

    March 9, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Would a can of diced tomatoes work?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 9, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      Sure, Ida, it will work!

      Reply
  10. Erin says

    February 19, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    how would I tweak the recipe to make it in a crockpot? I don’t own a large stock pot yet so I have to make every soup in my crockpot! Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      February 19, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Honestly, I don’t use my crock pot for soups (I don’t use it too much at all). You can use a medium pot for this soup, it doesn’t have to he very big (Unless you are planning to double the recipe). If I had to make it in the crock pot, I would say to cook everything but rice first, for a few hours. Then add rice and cook just until rice is done. I hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Malinda says

        August 21, 2019 at 1:45 pm

        I was asking the same question! It’s 110 degrees in the summer in Texas so I try never to turn the stove on lol

        Reply
  11. Valerie Marsico says

    February 17, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Can you tell me the yield of this recipe please?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      February 19, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      It’s about 5 cups, Valerie. Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Kristen Duke says

    January 25, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    I love stuffed peppers so I’m sure I would love this soup! Great idea!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you, Kristen! 🙂

      Reply
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