{"id":962,"date":"2026-01-25T01:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T01:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=962"},"modified":"2026-01-25T01:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T01:13:09","slug":"stuffed-bell-pepper-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=962","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup (Hearty &amp; Comforting)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup<\/strong> is a rich, cozy, and satisfying soup that brings all the classic flavors of stuffed bell peppers into one warm, comforting bowl. It\u2019s made with savory ground beef, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and rice, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. Finished with melted cheese on top, this soup is perfect for cold days, busy weeknights, or meal prep for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe is easy to make, budget-friendly, and incredibly filling\u2014basically comfort food at its best.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>All the flavor of stuffed peppers without the extra work<\/li>\n<li>One-pot meal (easy cleanup!)<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for meal prep and freezing<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly and customizable<\/li>\n<li>Hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 pounds ground beef<\/li>\n<li>2 large bell peppers (red or green), diced<\/li>\n<li>1 large onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup uncooked white rice<\/li>\n<li>1 large can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>6 cups beef broth<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon chili flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, for topping)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Brown the beef<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add aromatics<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the chopped onion and diced bell peppers to the pot. Cook for 4\u20135 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build the flavor<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Stir well to combine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add broth and rice<\/strong><br \/>\nPour in the beef broth and add the uncooked rice. Bring everything to a gentle boil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer<\/strong><br \/>\nReduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 25\u201330 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste &amp; adjust<\/strong><br \/>\nTaste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong><br \/>\nLadle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese. Let it melt, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>\u00a0Optional Toppings<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra shredded cheese<\/li>\n<li>Sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)<\/li>\n<li>Crusty bread or garlic toast on the side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations &amp; Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Healthier option:<\/strong> Use ground turkey instead of beef<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low-carb:<\/strong> Replace rice with cauliflower rice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra veggies:<\/strong> Add zucchini, carrots, or mushrooms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy kick:<\/strong> Add hot sauce or more chili flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Storage &amp; Freezing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze for up to 3 months (best without cheese on top)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheat:<\/strong> Warm on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup<\/strong> is everything you love about classic stuffed peppers\u2014but easier, faster, and even more comforting. Whether you\u2019re cooking for family, meal prepping, or just craving something warm and hearty, this soup is guaranteed to hit the spot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup (Hearty &amp; Comforting) &nbsp; Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is a rich, cozy, and satisfying soup&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=962"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":964,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/962\/revisions\/964"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}