Stuffed Pepper Soup

Enjoy all the flavors of stuffed peppers without all the work in this easy Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe. With ground beef, sausage, bell peppers, and a tomato sauce base, this hearty soup is quick and easy to make and so satisfying on a chilly evening.

This hearty stuffed pepper soup recipe is one of my favorite soups during the colder months! It features all the ingredients of traditional stuffed peppers – ground beef and sausage, green bell peppers, rice and a tomato sauce, along with a handful of seasonings – without the work of actually stuffing peppers. You’re looking at 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of simmering. Healthy and satisfying, pretty quick, very easy, and so tasty!

Helpful Tips

• Ground beef + Italian sausage. While you could use just one or the other, I love to do a combination of seasoned sausage and lean ground beef for the best flavor.
• Use a variety of peppers. Red and yellow peppers tend to be on the sweet side, while green peppers have a bit more bite. Use one or the other, or a combination of all three.
• Don’t cook the rice in the soup. Rice absorbs a lot of liquid so instead of stirring dry rice into the soup as it cooks, I recommend spooning cooked rice into individual bowls and ladle the soup over top. This is great if you have any leftover cooked rice in the fridge! Otherwise, the time is takes for the soup to simmer is just enough time to cook your rice according to the package directions.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

5 from 4 Ratings

Enjoy all the flavors of stuffed peppers without all the work in this Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe. With ground beef, sausage, bell peppers, and a tomato sauce base, this hearty soup is quick and easy to make and so satisfying on a chilly evening.

Print Recipe Rate Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 small sweet onion , diced
• 1 small red bell pepper , ribs and seeds discarded, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper , ribs and seeds discarded, diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes , undrained
• 10 ounces Rotel , undrained (original, mild, or hot)
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
• fresh chopped parsley , for serving

Instructions

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the beef and sausage; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 3-5 minutes. Drain off grease and return to the heat.
• Add in the onions and peppers; saute for 3 minutes, then add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes, Rotel, beef broth, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook, uncovered for 15 or until peppers are tender.
• Stir in cooked rice and warm through.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
• Sprinkle with parsley, serve, and enjoy.

Video

Notes

Cook the rice in the soup, instead. Rice absorbs a lot of liquid, so we choose to make it separately, but if you know you’ll be finishing off all the servings without any leftovers, feel free to add uncooked white rice in step 3 (instead of cooked rice in step 5.) It soaks up all the flavors from the soup and will also save you from dirtying up another pot. 

Swap out the rice. Brown rice, quinoa, and barley are all great alternatives to the long grain rice we use. (Keeping in mind, they will take longer to cook.)

Add some beans. For a heartier, more chili-like soup, add in a can of your favorite beans.

Use ground turkey. For a leaner option, replace the ground beef with ground turkey.

Use tomato sauce. For a creamier tomato base, you can use 15 ounces of tomato sauce instead of the can of diced tomatoes.

Add cheese. For a cheesy twist, add some shredded Mexican blend cheese, cheddar cheese, or pepper jack to the soup.

Use a different broth.  Beef broth adds a deep, rich flavor, but you can use chicken or vegetable broth if that’s what you have on hand.

Adjust the seasonings. Chili powder or a tablespoon of onion soup mix are both great ways to switch up the flavor a bit.

Make it in the crockpot. You’ll still want to brown the sausage and ground beef and sauté the onions and garlic. From there, just add everything to a 6 quart crockpot and cook on low for 5 hours. Cook the rice separately on the stovetop just before the soup finishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green pepper soup, hearty soup recipes, stuffed bell pepper soup

Did you make this recipe?Snap a picture and mention @bellyfullblog!

What to Serve with Stuffed Pepper Soup

Between the rice, vegetables, and beef/sausage combo, this hearty soup is a complete meal all on its own. You can enjoy it as is, but serving it with some popovers, 7 Up Biscuits, or dutch oven bread to help mop up the last spoonfuls is never an unwanted addition! You can also add a simple salad for a classic soup and salad combo. A basic side salad or caesar salad are great options.

More Soup Recipes:

• Chicken and Rice Soup
• Matzo Ball Soup
• Slow Cooker Beef Stew
• Ham and Potato Soup
• French Onion Soup
• Pasta Fagioli Soup

I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Belly Full on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube!