Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup

Here’s a Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup—all the flavors of stuffed peppers in a warm, comforting soup 🍲🫑🥩

Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2–3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (no sugar added)

• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

• 4 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp salt (to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 cup riced cauliflower or zucchini (optional, for extra veggies)

• Optional garnish: shredded cheese, chopped parsley, or sour cream

Instructions

1. Brown the meat
   In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onions until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

2. Add vegetables & liquids
   Stir in bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Simmer
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender.

4. Optional add-ins
   Stir in riced cauliflower or zucchini for extra vegetables. Simmer 5 more minutes.

5. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, parsley, or a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with crusty bread if not keeping keto.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy: Add diced jalapeño or crushed red pepper flakes

• Cheesy: Stir in shredded cheese before serving for a creamy finish

• Low-carb/Keto: Skip potatoes and add cauliflower rice or zucchini

• Meal prep: Keeps well in the fridge 3–4 days and freezes beautifully

If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version that’s ready when you walk in the door, making it extra “hearty” without extra effort.