Description
High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup combines all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers into one comforting, protein-packed bowl. Made with lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, hearty brown rice, and kidney beans in a rich tomato broth, it’s a nourishing one-pot meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (93/7)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 large bell peppers (mixed colors: red, green, yellow), chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add diced onion and chopped bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Stir in cooked brown rice and rinsed kidney beans. Simmer 5–10 minutes more until heated through.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Brown the ground beef well to develop rich flavor.
Chop peppers evenly so they cook uniformly.
Use homemade or high-quality beef broth for best taste.
Add more broth when reheating if soup thickens.
Freeze without rice for up to 3 months and add fresh cooked rice when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, High Protein
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg