Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together the essence of stuffed peppers in a cozy soup. With vibrant bell peppers, savory ground beef or turkey, and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make recipe fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s more than just a meal; it’s an invitation to create cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine browned meat, chopped veggies, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, rice, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until everything is tender.
- Stir before serving and garnish with optional cheese or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg