Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 small onion, diced
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3 bell peppers, diced (any colors)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
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4 cups beef broth
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1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
Optional add-ins
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1 cup corn
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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Fresh parsley or shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
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Brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat with the onion until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
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Transfer meat and onion to the crockpot.
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Add bell peppers, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
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Stir well, cover, and cook:
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Low: 6–8 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
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Stir in cooked rice during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Tips
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For uncooked rice, add ½ cup rice and an extra 1 cup broth at the start.
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For low-carb, skip rice or substitute cauliflower rice (add in last 15 minutes).
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This soup freezes beautifully!
If you want, I can tailor it for keto, vegetarian, or dump-and-go (no browning) versions.