Description
This Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe is a hearty and comforting meal that is easy to make. Packed with ground beef or turkey, bell peppers, rice, and a flavorful broth, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef/Turkey Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
Soup Base:
- 3 bell peppers, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked white or brown rice
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef/Turkey Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Add bell peppers, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, seasonings, broth, and rice. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until rice is tender.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer firmer rice, cook it separately and add before serving.
- This soup freezes well—cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers.
- Add shredded cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
