Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting Pepper Soup, inspired by the beloved flavors of Italian stuffed peppers. This one-pot dish is quick to make, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Featuring juicy sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and tender rice simmered in a zesty tomato broth, every bowl bursts with flavor. Plus, its versatility means you can easily customize it with whatever vegetables or proteins you have on hand. Top with melty mozzarella for an extra touch of indulgence. Enjoy a hearty meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz 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 soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the sausage and onions for about 4 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté until meat is cooked through.
- Drain excess grease and add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, rice, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 8–12 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season to taste before serving with shredded mozzarella on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg