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Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

4.9 from 222 reviews

This comforting Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup combines the classic flavors of stuffed peppers into a hearty, slow-cooked soup. Featuring ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice, it’s a warm and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey or ground chicken)
  • ½ large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings and Liquids

  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 1 can beef broth (14.5 oz)

Grains and Garnish

  • 1 cup long grain white rice, cooked (alternatives: brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add chopped onions, green and red bell peppers, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables soften and flavors meld. You may alternatively skip this step and add raw vegetables directly to the slow cooker.
  3. Add to Crock Pot: Transfer the cooked meat and vegetables into the Crock Pot.
  4. Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in dried oregano, dried thyme, fire roasted diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth into the Crock Pot mixture.
  5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to develop and meld together.
  6. Cook rice: While the soup is cooking, prepare the rice according to the package instructions.
  7. Add rice to soup: Once the soup has cooked, stir in 1 to 1½ cups of the cooked rice until evenly combined.
  8. Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of freshness and color.

Notes

  • You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • To save time, add chopped raw onions and peppers directly to the slow cooker instead of sautéing.
  • Use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as substitutes for white rice based on preference or dietary needs.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
  • Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freezes great for meal prep.

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