Description
This Pepper Soup Recipe offers a comforting twist on traditional stuffed peppers, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Combining juicy sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and fragrant herbs, this dish is rich in flavor and incredibly versatile. You can easily adapt it to use leftover vegetables or different proteins, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Serve it with crusty garlic bread or a fresh Caesar salad for an unforgettable meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage (or lean ground turkey)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz can 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 pot over medium-high heat, brown the sausage and onions for about 4 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the bell peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes, rice, and broth; combine well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 8-12 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg