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A hearty bowl of high protein stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers
Callie Brooks

High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

This cozy soup transforms the nostalgic flavors of stuffed peppers—ground beef, sweet bell peppers, tomato, and cheese—into a hearty, protein-rich meal. Perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or family dinners, it's a complete bowl of comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cups diced red and green bell peppers
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board and knife
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add olive oil, diced onion, and bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Return the beef to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  6. Add the cooked rice and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1150IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Use a mix of colorful bell peppers for extra sweetness and depth. Simmer longer for a richer flavor, and always add cooked rice at the end to avoid mushiness. For a cheesy upgrade, try smoked gouda or mozzarella. To freeze, leave out the rice and cheese and add them fresh when reheating.

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