This Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe is one of those recipes that delivers big comfort with almost no effort which is what we love around here! It comes together in about 30 minutes and has everything you love about classic stuffed peppers — the Italian sausage, the ground beef, the sweet bell peppers, the tender rice — all simmered into a cozy, flavourful pot of soup. A handful of sharp cheddar melts right in and gives it a creamy, indulgent finish, and a scoop of sour cream with fresh green onions on top takes it straight into comfort-food territory.

One of the things I love most about this recipe is how flexible it is. You can swap the beef or sausage for turkey, chicken, or pork, adjust the broth to make it thicker or soupier, and add extra veggies if you want to sneak in more colour and nutrients. It’s the kind of one-pot dinner that lets you make it your own without any fuss. The only thing I’ll firmly recommend? Grab some crusty garlic bread — it’s the perfect sidekick for this soup. Fully diving into soup season? Try my Chicken Poblano Soup or Easy Chicken Noodle Soup.

😍 Why You’ll Love This Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Comfort classic: all the familiar flavours of stuffed peppers, simmered into a one-pot soup.
Balanced and hearty: packed with protein, veggies, rice, and a creamy cheddar finish for a complete, satisfying meal.
Quick & weeknight-friendly: ready in about 30 minutes with minimal effort and easy cleanup.
Perfectly customizable: swap the meats, adjust the broth, or add extra veggies to make it your own.

🫑 Ingredients To Make This Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

Olive oil: adds a subtle richness and helps soften the onions and peppers before the meat goes in.
Jasmine rice: cooks quickly, stays tender, and gives the soup that hearty, comforting texture stuffed peppers are known for.
Bell peppers: a mix of red, green, and yellow adds sweetness, colour, and that classic stuffed-pepper flavour in every bite.
Yellow onion: finely chopped to create a savoury base that anchors all the flavours in the pot.
Italian sausage: brings spice, richness, and extra depth, especially when you let it brown a little.
Ground beef: the classic stuffed pepper component, adding heartiness and savoury depth to the soup.
Garlic: chopped finely and sautéed until fragrant, infusing the broth with warmth and flavour.

Tomato paste: thick, concentrated, and tangy; it deepens the tomato base and helps the soup come together.
Crushed tomatoes: add body, acidity, and that familiar stuffed-pepper taste.
Beef broth: builds a rich, flavourful base — adjust the amount depending on how thick you like your soup.
Sharp cheddar cheese: shredded and stirred in at the end, melting into a creamy, flavourful finish.
Salt & pepper: essential seasonings to balance everything and bring out the flavours.
Dried basil: herbaceous and slightly sweet, adding a gentle Italian-inspired note.
Dried oregano: earthy and aromatic, rounding out the seasoning blend.
Green onions (optional): fresh, bright, and perfect for topping.
Sour cream (optional): adds a cool, creamy finish that plays well with the warm spices.

✔ How To Make This Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

To start, place a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften and turn translucent.

Next, add the chopped bell peppers to the pot and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers start to soften.

While the veggies cook, prepare your Italian sausage if needed by removing the casings and breaking it into small pieces. If you’re using ground sausage, you can skip this step.

Push the peppers and onions to one side of the pot, then add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the empty space. Add the chopped garlic, salt, pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to brown. Don’t worry about fully cooking it — it will finish cooking as the soup simmers.

🤝 Sammy’s Tip for Stuffed Pepper Soup

• Don’t worry about fully cooking your Italian sausage and ground beef when you begin to fry it. As the soup simmers, and the rice cooks, the meat will fully cook. Try to get a nice browning on the meat as this will help to increase the flavour.
• If the soup seems too thick, add additional broth or water ½ cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Once the meat has browned slightly, stir in the tomato paste. Add the rinsed jasmine rice, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir everything together well.

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then dish into bowls and finish with green onions and sour cream, if desired. Want to see this in action? Watch it here.

🗒 Variations

Make it spicy: add red pepper flakes, a pinch of cayenne, or use hot Italian sausage for a little extra heat.
Extra veggies: stir in diced zucchini, mushrooms, or even spinach while sautéing the peppers and onions for more flavour, colour, and fibre.
Cheesier finish: Stir in extra cheddar, or try a different cheese for a different flavour.

🗒 Substitutions

Meat sub: Swap the beef and sausage for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, or use ground pork for something a bit richer.
No beef broth? Use chicken or vegetable broth — just adjust the seasonings as needed.
No jasmine rice? Any white rice works. Just note that cooking time may change slightly.

🍴 Leftovers? Lucky You.

If you have leftovers, simply place them in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, add your leftovers to a small pot with a splash of beef stock or water and simmer on low for 3-4 minutes. I don’t recommend freezing this soup. The rice alters the texture and flavour of the soup once frozen so I would recommend eating this soup over the course of a couple days.

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👩🏻‍🍳 Hungry For More? 

If you loved this Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe, then make sure to check out a few of my other soup recipes you may also love:

• Chicken Poblano Soup
• Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
• Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
• White Chicken Chili

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