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by Traci · Published: 09/27/2021 · Updated: 04/15/2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

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5 from 17 votes
35 minutes

Mouth-watering Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is a low calorie, low carb soup loaded with bell peppers, lean beef, and rich tomato flavor. Serve with cooked rice or cauliflower rice.

stuffed pepper soup topped with cauliflower rice and parsely garnish

If you love stuffed bell peppers but you don't love the work involved, this soup is a delicious and satisfying solution. It's as easy as cabbage roll soup and equally delicious! Best part is, you can make stuffed pepper soup in the Instant Pot or on the stove using this recipe.

I prefer to serve bell pepper soup with cauliflower rice instead of classic rice, but this recipe leaves room for either. Quinoa is an option too! If you're a bread lover, bell pepper soup and my French bread go hand in hand.

Be sure to add my chicken vegetable soup, lasagna soup, minestrone soup, zuppa toscana, and ham and bean soup to your soup rotation. Grab this collection of easy Instant Pot soup recipes while you're at it.

Table of Contents hide
1) Bell pepper soup ingredients
2) How to make stuffed pepper soup
3) Ingredient substitutions
4) Equipment notes
5) Food safety tips
6) Italian Stuffed Pepper Soup [Instant Pot or Stove]

Bell pepper soup ingredients

See printable recipe card below for quantities.

  • olive oil - or preferred cooking oil
  • onion - any color will work
  • ground beef - I use 90% lean beef, but any will work
  • bell peppers - green, orange, red, or yellow, or any combo
  • canned crushed tomatoes - you can use diced tomatoes too
  • tomato paste - I prefer this over tomato sauce because it's not seasoned
  • Worcestershire sauce - adds distinct savoriness to the recipe
  • seasonings - I personally love homemade Italian seasoning and red chili flakes.
  • chicken broth - or other broth, or plain water
stuffe pepper soup ingredients in glass bowls with text overlay

How to make stuffed pepper soup

You can make stuffed pepper soup in the Instant Pot or stove. I can promise delicious results, either way.

See recipe card below for both methods.

  1. Saute onion and garlic.
  2. Add beef and saute until browned.
  3. Toss in bell peppers.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer or pressure cook as instructed.
Step by step process of how to make stuffed pepper soup

Ingredient substitutions

  • rice - instead of the whole grain rice often used in stuffed bell pepper soup recipes, use quinoa or, for a low carb option, cauliflower rice.
  • beef - instead of ground beef, use Italian sausage or a blend of both for added flavor.
  • make it vegetarian - the beef can be replaced with a plant-based burger to make vegetarian stuffed pepper soup, or simply omit it.
  • tomatoes - unseasoned canned crushed tomatoes are nice if you like to use your own seasonings, but any canned tomato product will work, seasoned or not.
  • broth - I use chicken broth because it's mildly flavored and allows the other flavors to shine, whereas beef broth has bolder flavor and can overpower the recipe.
stuffed pepper soup topped with cauliflower rice and parsely garnish

Equipment notes

pressure cooker method - I love pressure cooking this stuffed pepper soup recipe because I enjoy the convenience of quick, mostly hands-off cooking. As a result, it creates deepened flavors in a relatively short time frame. Use any size pressure cooker for this soup by scaling the ingredients. Always consult your owners manual for ingredient adjustments needed among different sizes; i.e., larger cookers require additional liquid.

stove method - Bell pepper soup can easily be made on the stove with a large stainless, cast iron, or aluminum soup pot with a lid. It will be as delicious as the pressure cooked version. It might take a little longer.

Food safety tips

  • Do not use the same stirring utensil on your cooked food that was used to stir raw meat. Switch the utensil mid process.
  • Wash hands after handling raw meat.
  • Always use or freeze uncooked meat by the sell-by or use-by date.
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds

See more food safety guidelines here.

stuffed pepper soup topped with cauliflower rice and parsely garnish

Italian Stuffed Pepper Soup [Instant Pot or Stove]

Mouth-watering Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is a low calorie, low carb soup loaded with bell peppers, lean beef, and rich tomato flavor. Serve with cooked rice or cauliflower rice.
5 from 17 votes
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 10 1-cup servings
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (uncooked), or sausage or turkey
  • 3 small Bell Peppers (any colors), diced (about 3 cups)
  • 1 (28 ounce can) Crushed Tomatoes
  • ½ (6 ounce can) Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, or more as needed
  • 4-6 cups Chicken Broth, or beef broth
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice (whole grain or cauliflower rice), as needed for serving

Instructions
 

Stuffed Pepper Soup Instant Pot Instructions (stove instructions below)

  • Select "Sauté" on the Instant Pot and heat OLIVE OIL.
  • When the display reads "Hot", add ONION and GARLIC. Sauté until tender.
  • Add BEEF and sauté until cooked through, stirring as needed. Drain excess fat, if needed.
  • If any browned ingredients are stuck on the pot's surface, add a splash of broth and scrape them with a flat utensil to release them into the ingredients. This is called deglazing and it's "flavor gold".
  • Press "Cancel" and stir in BELL PEPPERS, CRUSHED TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE,  ITALIAN SEASONING, SALT, PEPPER, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, and CHICKEN BROTH.
  • Secure the lid and turn pressure release valve to "Sealing". Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" and set the cooker on "High" pressure for 2 minutes (for softer bell peppers) or only 1 minute (for al dente bell peppers).
  • At the end of the cook cycle, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for a 15-minute natural pressure release (NPR).
  • Once all steam has released, open the lid and stir. Continue to serving instructions below.

Serving and Storage Instructions

  • At first, the soup might seem like it has too much liquid, but this will balance out when you add cooked rice or cauliflower rice.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of cauliflower rice or cooked rice.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 5 days in the refrigerator and up to 90 days in the freezer (or longer if vacuum sealed).
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Traci's Recipe Notes

Stove instructions for Stuffed Pepper Soup
  1. Heat soup pot over medium-high heat. Add ONION and GARLIC, sauté until tender.
  2. Add GROUND BEEF and sauté until cooked through, stirring as needed.
  3. Drain excess fat, if needed. Deglaze the pot with a little broth, if needed.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  5. Turn heat to medium-high, bringing soup just to a boil, stirring as needed. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until until bell peppers become tender (about 20 min), stirring as needed.
  6. Follow serving and storage instructions above.
Visit the blog post above for a list of ingredient substitutions.

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • 6 quart Instant Pot
  • 4-quart soup pot (if using stove method)
  • stirring utensil
  • can opener
  • airtight storage container(s)

NUTRITION

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. Lisa S says

    January 02, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVED this. I subbed TJ's Ajika for the plain crushed red pepper and used cauliflower rice. SO tasty and perfect for wintertime.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      January 02, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! I love the idea of adding that seasoning to stuffed pepper soup. YUM! I'll try it out. Thanks for leaving a review. Much appreciated!

  2. Chef Mireille says

    October 01, 2021 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Love the food safety tips you included. I rarely see that kind of important information included in recipes. This soup is such a great idea and added the ingredients to this week's shopping list. Definitely making it this week.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      October 01, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      Glad you enjoy the food safetey tips and sure hope you enjoy. Thanks!

  3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    October 01, 2021 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      October 01, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks Shadi! Glad to inspire it!

  4. Andrea says

    October 01, 2021 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    This is a hearty and comforting soup that sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      October 01, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Andrea. Glad to hear it!

  5. Toni says

    October 01, 2021 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    Everyone at my house loved how comforting this is!! A new staple soup recipe at my house!

    Reply
  6. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 01, 2021 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    It's definitely soup season now and I love all these flavours. Making this at the weekend as it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      October 01, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Yesss! So glad to hear it! Thanks and enjoy!

  7. Jeff says

    September 28, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Stuffed pepper soup is wayyyy easier than stuffing peppers lol. So delicious too! It's THIS recipe from now on. Thanks KG!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 28, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Yay! Glad you think so ... Thank YOU!

  8. Angela says

    September 27, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    I love the cauliflower rice version of this since I try and eat grain free. So much flavor and filling for lunch all by itself.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 27, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      Yay ... so glad to hear it, Angela! I just had this today for lunch, actually. Thanks!

  9. Healing Tomato says

    September 27, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    When the days get cold, this soup is going to come in very handy. It's looks so warm and inviting. I think I could easily eat 2 bowls.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 27, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Yesss! I always eat 2 bowls of stuffed pepper soup LOL!

  10. Mindee Taylor says

    September 27, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    Such a hearty and filling soup! Truly perfect for fall nights.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 27, 2021 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it!

  11. Heather Perine says

    September 27, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love stuffed peppers but man what a pain! This was easy and so delicious. Definitely will make again!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 27, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Yesssss! My feelings exactly LOL. So glad to hear it and thanks!

  12. Rika says

    September 27, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    This soup is so filling and comforting! It's so perfect soup for cold months.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 27, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      Yayy Rika! So glad to hear it...thanks!

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