Description
A comforting and flavorful Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a hearty meal on a chilly day. This soup combines ground beef or turkey, rice, bell peppers, and a variety of seasonings for a delicious dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked meat, uncooked rice, diced bell peppers, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the rice is tender and the peppers are soft.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in shredded cheese just before serving or top each bowl with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
