Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup 🫑🍲

All the flavors of classic stuffed peppers — in a warm, comforting soup! A perfect family meal for chilly nights.

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Servings & Timing

• Yield: 6 servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Total Time: 55 minutes

Dietary Badges:

• Comfort Food

• Family-Friendly

• Gluten-Free (with rice or cauliflower rice)

✅ Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 bell peppers (red & green), diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)

• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Add veggies: Stir in onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Build soup base: Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to let flavors blend.

5. Add rice: Stir in cooked rice and simmer 5 more minutes. (If using cauliflower rice, add just before serving to prevent overcooking.)

6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

🔑 Notes

• Add a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top for extra “stuffed pepper” vibes.

• For meal prep, store rice separately and add when reheating to avoid mushiness.

🌟 Variations

• Low-Carb/Keto: Replace rice with cauliflower rice.

• Spicy Twist: Use Rotel tomatoes with chilies instead of plain diced tomatoes.

• Hearty Style: Add black beans or corn for Tex-Mex flair.

❄️ Storage

• Fridge: Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.

• Freezer: Freeze without rice for up to 3 months; add fresh rice when reheating.

💌 Final Notes

This Stuffed Pepper Soup is hearty, flavorful, and comforting — everything you love about stuffed peppers, but so much easier to make!