Easy 30-Minute Pepper Soup

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this easy 30-minute stuffed pepper soup. Loaded with savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, rice, and melted cheese, it brings big, cozy flavor to your dinner table in no time!

Easy 30-Minute Pepper Soup

This warm and hearty soup captures all the classic flavors of traditional stuffed peppers without all the tedious prep work. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just one pot and delivers cozy, satisfying comfort in every single spoonful.

Prep & Cook Info

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 30 minutes

• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice

• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brown the Meat & Veggies

   Heat a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking up the meat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat if needed.

2. Add Aromatics & Peppers

   Stir in the chopped red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.

3. Simmer the Soup

   Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then turn down the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the peppers are tender.

4. Stir in the Rice

   Stir the cooked rice into the pot and let it simmer uncovered for another 2–3 minutes until heated through. (Note: Adding cooked rice right at the end keeps it from absorbing all the broth and getting overly soggy!)

5. Garnish & Serve

   Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top generously with shredded cheese and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while the cheese melts into gooey perfection!