Description
Indulge in the warmth of our delicious Pepper Soup Recipe, a comforting twist on traditional Italian stuffed peppers. This one-pot meal is packed with juicy sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich tomato broth that infuses every bite with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this hearty soup is not only quick to prepare but also easily customizable, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying bowl that will impress your guests and leave everyone asking for seconds!
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
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage and chopped onion for about 4 minutes.
- Add the red and green bell peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté until onions are tender.
- Drain excess grease and stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, rice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg