Description
Crock Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a delightful and hearty dish that brings the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed peppers straight to your bowl. With its rich combination of ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty tomatoes, this slow-cooked soup is perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. Whether you’re looking for an easy meal after a busy day or planning a gathering with friends, this savory soup is sure to impress. Plus, it’s customizable with various grains and toppings to suit everyone’s taste!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup uncooked rice or quinoa
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers, and measuring your rice.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- In your slow cooker, combine the browned meat, diced onions and bell peppers, uncooked rice (or quinoa), diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until the rice is tender and flavors meld together.
- Serve hot topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added nutrition and flavor, consider including additional vegetables like zucchini or spinach. If you prefer a thicker soup, add more rice or use cornstarch mixed with water during the last hour of cooking. Experiment with spices like paprika or cumin to customize the flavor profile.