Pepper Soup Recipe

Pepper Soup Recipe

8 servings
This Stuffed Pepper Soup delivers all the comforting flavors and textures of Italian stuffed peppers in easy, one pot soup form!  It’s an unapologetic explosion of YUM with the textural rice, juicy Italian sausage and sweet and earthy bell peppers in a zesty, tomato-based broth bolstered with Italian seasonings, mingling with optional melty pools of mozzarella.  This fast-cooking soup is also super versatile, amendable to whatever veggies you have on hand, uncooked or leftover rice, and ground turkey, beef or sausage.  Serve this Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup up with homemade Caesar Salad and some garlic bread for the perfect feast.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. hot Italian sausage)

    (may sub lean ground beef/turkey – see notes

  • 1 small yellow onion

    ), chopped (or half large

  • 1 red bell pepper

    1/2-inch chop

  • 1 green bell pepper

    1/2-inch chop

  • 4-6 garlic cloves

    minced

  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

    no salt/seasonings added

  • 1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes

    with juices

  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice

    ), (see notes for options

  • 1 TBS EACH fresh chopped basil

    oregano, parsley, or 1 tsp EACH dried

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly shredded mozzarella for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large soup pot/Dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown sausage and onions for 4 minutes, while breaking up sausage. Add bell peppers, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté an additional 2-3 minutes or until meat is cooked through and onions are tender. Dain grease.

  2. 2

    Add all remaining soup ingredients except cheeses.

  3. 3

    Cover the soup and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to LOW and continue to simmer, covered, stirring occasionally and replacing the lid for 8-12 minutes or until rice is cooked. ***NOTE: Cooking time may vary depending on your rice and how long it takes to bring your soup to a boil so I suggest checking the rice occasionally until done.

  4. 4

    Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste (I add a pinch more salt). Stir in additional broth if desired for a thinner soup.

  5. 5

    Ladle soup into bowls and top with freshly shredded mozzarella. Dig in!

Pepper Soup Recipe

Pepper Soup Recipe

35 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Imagine all the comforting flavors and hearty satisfaction of classic stuffed peppers, but effortlessly combined into a single pot. This Pepper Soup Recipe delivers that exact experience, transforming a beloved dish into an easy, fast-cooking soup perfect for any weeknight.

What makes this Stuffed Pepper Soup truly shine is its ingenious approach to a classic. By simmering juicy Italian sausage, sweet and earthy bell peppers, and tender rice together in a zesty, tomato-based broth, you get an explosion of flavor and texture in every spoonful. The robust Italian seasonings infuse the entire dish, creating a rich and inviting aroma that fills your kitchen, all without the fuss of individual stuffing.

You can expect a deeply comforting and flavorful bowl. Each serving offers a delightful medley of textures: the savory bite of Italian sausage, the tender chew of rice, and the sweet, slightly firm chunks of red and green bell peppers. These ingredients are beautifully united by a vibrant, seasoned tomato broth, which is further bolstered by the depth of fire-roasted tomatoes. For an extra layer of indulgence, optional pools of melty mozzarella add a creamy, irresistible finish.

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is wonderfully versatile, allowing for easy customization. You can easily swap the hot Italian sausage for lean ground beef or ground turkey to suit your preference or to create a milder flavor. The recipe also accommodates using either uncooked rice or leftover cooked rice, giving you flexibility. Feel free to incorporate other vegetables you might have on hand to make it uniquely yours.

Serve this hearty Pepper Soup as the centerpiece of your meal. It pairs beautifully with a crisp homemade Caesar Salad and warm, buttery garlic bread for a truly satisfying and complete feast.

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