Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Pepper Soup Recipe, a delightful twist on classic Italian stuffed peppers. This one-pot wonder combines savory Italian sausage with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a flavorful and inviting dish perfect for cozy dinners or hearty lunches. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. The zesty tomato base and customizable ingredients make it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep. Serve it steaming hot, topped with melty mozzarella for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage (or lean ground beef/turkey)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the sausage with onions until cooked through.
- Add red and green peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté until soft.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, rice, and beef broth; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender (about 12 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season to taste before serving hot with shredded mozzarella on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg