Cozy Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
A hearty and comforting stuffed pepper soup made in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeks and chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes on low or 3-4 hours 15 minutes on high
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, fresh parsley, sour cream
Instructions
- Wash and dice the bell peppers into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once it’s no longer pink, drain any excess grease and set aside.
- Spray your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use a liner for easy cleanup.
- Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the browned ground beef to the crockpot and stir everything together until combined.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked rice. Cover again and let it cook until the rice is tender. If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth to adjust the consistency.
- Once the rice is cooked, give the soup a final stir, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, fresh parsley, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
Notes
[‘Use fire-roasted tomatoes for an extra smoky flavor.’, ‘Add chopped zucchini or spinach towards the end of cooking to increase veggie content.’, ‘Brown the meat before adding it to the crockpot for extra flavor.’, ‘Dice peppers evenly for uniform cooking.’, ‘Add rice later in the cooking process to prevent it from becoming mushy.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
Keywords: stuffed pepper soup, crockpot soup, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, hearty soup, slow cooker recipe