Warming Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

If you're in need of a little (or some major) weeknight dinner inspiration, look no further than this stuffed pepper soup, courtesy of recipe developer Catherine Brookes. This recipe puts a fun twist on the classic dish, breaking down stuffed peppers into an irresistible, warming soup form. The soup combines the Southwestern flavors of bell peppers and tomatoes with hearty brown rice and ground beef altogether in one meal. "This one is perfect to make for a weeknight family dinner. It's so warming, filling and nutritious too," says Brookes.

One of the best parts of making a soup is that it is a one-pot meal, and a standalone one at that, meaning that you really don't need side dishes to round it out. If you are the type who enjoys side dishes, Brookes says, "It's great served with some crusty bread or a fresh green salad on the side." No matter which way you serve up this hearty soup, there's no doubt that the whole family will be asking for this soup time and time again.

To make this stuffed pepper soup, you can start by gathering your ingredients. For this recipe, you will need olive oil, ground beef, both green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, canned chopped tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, beef broth, cooked brown rice, salt, and pepper. You may also want some shredded cheese on hand for garnishing bowls of soup.

Place a large soup pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. When the olive oil is shimmering, add in the ground beef. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and continue to cook until no longer pink.

Next, add in the onion and peppers. Continue to sauté for about 10 minutes, until the peppers are tender and charred. Then, add in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir and cook these aromatics for 2 minutes before adding in the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Give this entire mixture a good stir before bringing it up to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 20 minutes.

Lastly, add in the cooked rice and season the entire soup with salt and pepper. Once the rice has had enough time to warm through, you can dish up servings. If you want, sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese on top of each bowl, otherwise, dive right into this warming bowl of vegetable-infused goodness.