Description
Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked dish that brings the classic flavors of stuffed peppers into a warm, flavorful soup. It features ground beef, a mix of diced bell peppers, tomatoes, and savory seasonings simmered together with beef broth and finished with cooked rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onions: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef together with chopped onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Transfer to crockpot: Add the cooked beef and onion mixture into the crockpot to begin layering the soup flavors.
- Add vegetables and liquids: Stir in the diced bell peppers, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and beef broth into the crockpot with the beef mixture.
- Season the soup: Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and give everything a thorough stir to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Cook the soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the peppers are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
- Add rice before serving: Stir in the cooked rice during the last 15 minutes of cooking to warm through and thicken the soup slightly.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy as a comforting, flavorful meal. Optionally top with shredded cheese or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for white rice for a nuttier texture and higher fiber content.
- Add shredded cheese or freshly chopped parsley on top to enhance the flavor before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of beef broth slightly or add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
