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Some of us cooks at the restaurant where I work were talking about stuffed peppers and decided to stir up similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming to our creation! —Hoss's Steak and Sea House, Krtsta Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 248 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 1,158 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.
Originally published as Stuffed Pepper Soup in Taste of Home October/November 1996, p51
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Reviewed on May. 09, 2013 by Lisabarney671
yummy
Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2013 by sly203
This recipe is absolutely awesome. The only thing I did different was add 4 envelopes of Swanson Beef Boost. This soup is sooooooooo good!
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2013 by luchel
Absolutely wonderful! I wouldn't change a thing. I made it for the first time yesterday and have already shared it with several friends!
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2013 by 5angels
This is great on any day. I had frozen green peppers from my garden and added them. Very good!!!!!
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2013 by judytall
I do substitute beef broth and it could use more green peppers, but it is yummy on a cold night. I think that it's funny that some folks substitute all of the ingredients. Is it still the same recipe?:)
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by LEH
Excellent! that's enough
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2013 by kimmie_love
i made this for my boyfriend and his kids they loved it and it was my first time trying it along with my three year old son and well lets just say their wasnt any left!!!!!!!!
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2013 by kredhead
Wow.. this was a hit during the latest deep freeze in the NE. I followed some suggestions here and added an onion & minced garlic to the beef. Used beef stock instead of water. Marinara sauce instead of plain tomato & diced tomatoes with jalapeño added. Brown rice, because its what I had on hand. I added a cup more peppers, rice & sauce. Before serving a nice sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is a must...it isn't stuffed peppers without the cheese. My family & neighbors enjoyed this so much..I may never make traditional stuffed peppers again. Thank you TOH & Hoss's!! Another keeper recipe!!
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2013 by Deboyer
One of the most delicious soups to make when it's cold outside! So many flavor layers! I did use ground turkey, added some Worcestershire sauce, vegetable stock instead of water, used Honey instead of sugar, quinoa instead of rice and used 1 can of Italian diced tomatoes and 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2013 by CrystalZ84
Very good! I cooked the hamburger and peppers together and added an onion. Substituted beef broth for the water and left out the beef bouillon. Husband (a very picky eater) agreed that it was very good! We ate ours with a little cheese on top.
Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2012 by parisgirl0812
made this for my family and everyone loved it, I will definetly make this again!
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2012 by Jimwill9
I own a deli and serve soups every day. I look for new ideas all the time. I saw this recipe, tried it, and it was a hit. I did substitute beef broth because I don't like water in soups. I also added more pepper and rice. this is a keeper for Plain Nuts Deli.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2012 by grjen
My husband and I enjoyed this soup. I made a few changes to make it smaller since there are just the two of us: 1# ground beef, 1 can beef broth (in place of water and boullion), 14 oz diced tomatoes, and cooked instant white rice (we had in pantry). Otherwise I made as listed and it was great. Much thicker the second day and was great with cornbread muffins.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by Crochetdoilies
I look for hearty soup recipes. This one is delicious and filling.I made some modifications to it. I used venison sausage instead of beef, added 3 cups of rice instead of 2, reduced the pepper and eliminated the salt (only used the salt in the beef bouillon cubes). Served with homemade rye bread. Big hit.
I look for hearty soup recipes. This one is delicious and filling.
I made some modifications to it. I used venison sausage instead of beef, added 3 cups of rice instead of 2, reduced the pepper and eliminated the salt (only used the salt in the beef bouillon cubes). Served with homemade rye bread. Big hit.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2012 by kerisovery
Outstanding!Some changes I made:I browned the ground beef with a diced onion;I also used one 14 oz can of diced tomatoes and one 14 oz can of diced tomatoes with habaneros for a bit of kick;and used more rice to make the soup thicker.
Outstanding!
Some changes I made:
I browned the ground beef with a diced onion;
I also used one 14 oz can of diced tomatoes and one 14 oz can of diced tomatoes with habaneros for a bit of kick;
and used more rice to make the soup thicker.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by voodoowitch
Very good. I did make a couple changes though. I was worried about the brown sugar since I don't like meat to have any sweetness to it so I gradually added white sugar and decided 1 T. was enough. I also added a t. of garlic powder. As for the rice, I added a cup of uncooked instant rice toward the end of cooking time and it was still plenty "soupy". Oh, and I also added a small chopped onion when I browned the burger.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2012 by mmartelle
I tweaked the recipe a bit. I only had 1 lb of ground beef. I did not use tomato sauce, just the diced tomatoes (28 oz). I used only about 3 cups of water and only 1/8 c of brown sugar. I added a diced onion, minced garlic, about 1 tbsp of worestershire, and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce. Since I reduced the amount of brown sugar, I added just a dash of clove. Instead of rice, I added 1 c of barley. IT WAS AMAZING!
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2012 by jcham53
Recipe was very good, with the exception of the rice. I think it would work better with uncooked long grain rice. Otherwise the soup is too watery. I ended up using 2x the amount of rice called for to make it thicker.
Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2012 by justmbeth
Marvelous!
Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2012 by Dale2650ford
Haven't made it yet, but was wondering if you all used 28 oz of tomatoe sauce?
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2012 by pschube
Excellent! Comfort food made simple!
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2012 by bananaseed
Loved it! It's an easy and quick way to eat stuffed green peppers. Hmmmm
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2012 by lilbitandme
GREAT soup!! Let alone from my Mom in laws hometown!!!! AWESOME!
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2012 by slrobb77
My family is very pleased with this recipe! I did read through the reviews before making and decided to make some adjustments of my own. I started off by cooking the green peppers with 1lb of ground beef (not 2), which I seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a little seasoning and kosher salt. I also used beef stock instead of water and cut it back to about 46.5oz (1 32oz box container and one 14.5oz can) instead of 2 quarts. My family and I like a thicker consistency with our soups so I added a little at a time, making sure it was just right. I also used 3c of (cooked) instant brown rice (that's what I had in the pantry) since another review recommended it! This soup turned out way better than expected and my SO says it's definitely a keeper! I also liked the idea of serving it with bread so I added Hawaiian Sweet Rolls to our meal! Yummy!
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2012 by ahmom
I LOVE this soup!!
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2012 by mknoll
My husband, who doesn't like stuffed peppers, loved this soup! It was an instant favorite from the first bite. Awesome recipe, I didn't add all the water called for, and used half sausage instead of all beef. A keeper for sure!!
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by mel7445
Update - had a ton of leftovers and froze them. I'm happy to report this soup freezes and reheats extremely well.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2012 by ldj2424
This was good, but I did add some onion and Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. diff will make again. Even thought about adding 1/2 Hamburger and 1/2 Italian sausage.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2012 by mel7445
Decided to try this recipe after my boyfriend requested stuffed peppers. We both thought the leftovers from this recipe would be better for reheating than actual stuffed peppers. Based on other reviews, I added a whole chopped onion & 3 cloves of garlic to the ground beef as it browned. I used 1.5 Quarts of reduced sodium beef broth and brown long grain rice. I also reduced the salt to 1 teaspoon and added 1 tablespoon of dried basil and 1 teaspoon each of dried rosemary and thyme. We topped it with shredded extra sharp cheddar and had crusty French bread on the side. It was extremely filling and fairly healthy. I used 93/7 lean ground beef, and with the additional spices, we found it very flavorful. I hope it will reheat well as my freezer is stocked full of it.
Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2012 by walkingfit
My sister passed this recipe on to me and it's delicious. I add much less water and reduce the s & p. We like the thicker consistency. I serve it with a hearty bread. Umm, umm, good!
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by mnrweiss
Very easy to make and delicious! Serve with crusty bread!
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2012 by leslie1966
I used 1 lb ground turkey and 1 lb sausage. I also reduced the salt to 1 tsp. It was excellent!!!!! It really makes a lot. Will probably have to freeze some. My kids even liked it!!
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by workingcook
I try to find recipes that are quick and delicious for my job at an assisted living facility, I thought this one looked good. Tried it out on my family yesterday, my husband and I really enjoyed it! I will make it for the residents this week! Thank You!
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by thajeeper
I love this recipe, but my problem isn't the recipe itself but the comment made by the "submitter" that leads pple to believe they created this recipe. The recipe has been around for a lot longer AND there's a starlite tavern in PA that has one of the first versions of this. Not this place. Good either way though and I recommend it.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by daltonan
This is a very delicious soup. Getting ready to make it again.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by jtmeg
I cut this recipe in half and added a can of tomatoe soup. Its delicious
Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by junedunkle
I've made this recipe for a year and love it. Then tasted a friends Stuffed Pepper soup and she added a can of Rotel tomatoes that has Chillies and about 1/3 package of Taco mix. This really adds to the whole recipe.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by Terry_V
This was great! I added celery and onion to the meat while it was browning. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly as written. I will definitely make this again!
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by JGa2595176
Made this last night for my husband's study group of graduate students. Great recipe, easy and made enough for seconds for everyone. Delicious. Will make it one of my routine dishes!
Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2011 by Idontcarewhatmyscreennameis
Used Red, Yellow, and Orange Peppers in addition to the Green. Had to leave, so after bringing to boil, covered, turned off the heat. Came back 2.5 hours later - It was outstanding!!Definitely will make again!
Used Red, Yellow, and Orange Peppers in addition to the Green. Had to leave, so after bringing to boil, covered, turned off the heat. Came back 2.5 hours later - It was outstanding!!
Definitely will make again!
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by billt1620
I made this recipe with some slight variations. Diced half an onion and saute'd the peppers and onions in a tbsp of extra virgin olive oil for several minutes. Then I added a clove a fresh garlic minced. Instead of beef I used ground turkey to cut down on fat and used beef broth instead of water, omitting the beef boullion granules. Came out great and we loved it. Will make it again.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by jjheath
The brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. Excellent soup!
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by Poeschl
This soup is easy to make and very very tasty as well as filling. We loved it and I would make it again.
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by jsoc
Absolutely delicious!
Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by fallsrobin
This was an awesome soup, but I did make a few changes as others did...used beef broth, added a large onion & a little garlic to meat when browning...Also spiced it up with a palm full of dried basil and a lesser amount of dried rosemary, thyme & marjoram....Tasted just like the stuffed peppers Mom used to make. Everyone gobbled it up (Also used sweet red and yellow peppers since some have digestion issues with the green)
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by mehalv
This recipe was good. I used beef broth in place of the water and the boullion and also only used half of the amount called for, for a thicker soup. The flavor was rather mild and could use some spice, but it was good. I added velveeta cubes on top, that melted over the soup, which greatly enhanced the soup! Makes tasty leftovers too.
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by Lorie1964
A great filling soup that's perfect on a fall or winter evening. Will definitely make this a regular meal!
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by MouseladyinTX
I have made this recipe for several years. If you like Stuff Bell Peppers you will love this. Taste exactly the same. I add an envelope of Lipton's Onions Soup and about a tablespoon of minced garlic.
Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by newgrandma
I only used one pound of hamburger and a little less water. It tastes EXACTLY like a stuffed pepper. My husband says it's a keeper! VERY GOOD.
Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by Linaker
Very, very tasty! I substituted 4 boullion cubes for the granules, used less tha 1/4 cup of brown sugar and used 4 tsp. Kosher salt for the regular salt. Very easy and quick! I took this to a 5 person luncheon and brought home very little. Everyone asked for the recipe. Thanks!
Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by pat1quilter@aol.com
This really tasted like stuffed peppers without all the fuss. I used red and yellow sweet peppers, very good!
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by jtmtmr
I thought the tomato base tasted on the bland side. So, like one of the reviewers, I added a couple dashes of garlic powder when browning the ground beef, which definately zips it up, plus, I added about 3-4 dashes of worcestershire sauce, and 3 shakes of cayenne pepper to the soup. This recipe is easily customizable to your family's taste buds! I will definately add to my recipe file! Thanks!
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by novic3
I followed the instructions as given except I made a topping to make it taste more like my wifes stuffed peppers. I used buttered croutons with some grated cheddar cheese. It was fantastic.! thanks . jim
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by denim doll
this soup was delicous. even dh who is not really a soup guy loved it. i did make a couple improvements to the original recipe. instead of water i used 2 qts beef broth, i added one small onion diced, i used seasoned pepper instead of regular pepper, i used left over rice and added it to the bowls before i ladeled the soup over. garnished with a touch of shredded yellow cheese. yummy!!!!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by campyrs1
I made this recipe a few days ago and we are just finishing up the left-overs. This soup was GREAT. I did make a few changes to it but didn't do anything unusual. I used 1 1/2 lbs ground beef and added 4 cups of cooked rice to the soup. 2 cups of rice wasn't nearly enough. It had too much broth with that small amount. I did use Beef Stock instead of water because water doesn't "bring anything to the party" if you get my meaning. The soup was excellent and I will definitely make it again. Thank you for a wonderfull recipe!
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by waynejv
I added a small can of whole corn w/peppers and it realy made it great. I realy like the system "Taste of Home" has for printing out the recipes. You can select the size,color picture(if wanted) and health info.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by gameplayers
I have been making this for years. I add a big can of tomato juice and lots more peppers to it. We love it and have had many requests for the recipe.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by hildybean
I would give it a 5 star, but it is just a little too watery for our taste. I only used 1 lb of hamburger, and added extra rice, but next time I will cut back a bit on the water.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by MELZEE13
This is the second time I have made this soup and it just gets better. Both times instead of cooking the rice before adding, I put it in raw (using brown rice) and it makes it get nice and thick.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by cindy1958
Love this soup-have made it lots of times and have given recipe to family and friends. Definately will make again and again.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by kitncraft
Needed a quick and easy meal on a cold rainy evening and this turned out really great!
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by lwaters73
Our family LOVES this recipe.. We do however replace water with beef broth and green peppers for sweet peppers. Cook the rice separately. It is a nice heart bold soup.
This is the best soup.. We use sweet peppers in place of green peppers and it is to die for!
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by ahmom
EXCELLENT!
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by marzdote
a great soup for winter!
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by meshellsncheese
Amazing soup!! I dont even like green peppers and I LOVED this! I like my soups more hearty like a stew so I omitted some of the water and I added extra green peppers! I also tried doubling the recipe except the beef because I think 2 pounds is a lot and it turned out fantastic!! Yum!
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2011 by bostonmommy
I made this recipe with stew beef cubes instead of ground beef, and diced fresh tomatoes in place of the diced canned. I cooked the rice separately and added it at the end. I would definitely make it again and want to try it with ground beef next time.
Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2011 by shawnsqueenb
I was specifically looking for this recipe. I used to make it and lost it. I throw everything into the crockpot except the rice-let it cook all day, then stir in instant rice when i get home. Itis fantastic!
Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2011 by mzbreez
This soup is wonderful! Everyone who tried it raved it was so good!
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2011 by trixiejo302
Update to previous review: I seasoned the leftovers with just a bit (about 1 tsp) of garlic powder and it made such a dramatic change. it was delicious!
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by measma
Use 2 quarts beef stock, omit the water and beef bouillon. Cook rice on the side.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by trixiejo302
This soup was really good. I was skeptical but the photograph looked so good, I decided to try it. It was my first time making it so I followed the recipe. Next time I make this, I will cut back on the amount of water but other than that - it was perfect. It does actually taste just like stuffed peppers with much LESS work.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by d2check
This recipe does call for "2 cups COOKED long grain rice", so I don't know why it would turn out gummy. You are supposed to cook the rice before you add it to the soup. This is absolutely a wonderful soup. Even my husband who doesn't like stuffed peppers, or green peppers at all for that matter, loves this soup. I add a small chopped onion, and saute the onion and green pepper when I brown the ground beef. Drain. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Delish!
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Jessica2783
Made with ground turkey, diced tomatoes with chilies, omitted the salt, and used 3 cups rice.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by Joanna07
This soup was just average to me. I think that if you like a stuffed pepper soup this is great, but I tend to like a more creamy soup. I probably won't make this again.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by veggiemama
I used a vegetarian meat substitute (Morningstar Farms Crumbles) instead of ground beef. I also used 4 cans of vegetable broth instead of the water and bouillon. I did make it with 2 cups of cooked brown rice in the pot the entire time and it was fine. Great recipe! My family loved it!
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by grandia102
the recipe is good but the RICE should be cooked separately or only for 20 minutes. It became GUMMY if recipe is followed. need improvement.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by parkside704
Awesome!!! I used 1 large green pepper and 1 red pepper. The flavors were awesome. Also, I used 1 lb. ground round, 1/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage and about 1/3 lb. of left over meatloaf and brown rice. Definitely a make-again recipe.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by imaphotog
This is so-o-o good! My kids don't like stuffed peppers but they love this. I've served it in bread bowls made from dough using my bread machine and then baked. I don't cook the rice beforehand. I put 1 Cup uncooked rice and 2 Cups extra water in the last 20 minutes of simmering. Turns out great. I also subbed chicken bouillon for the beef 'cause that's what I had on hand. Delicious, hearty soup =)
Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2010 by shelltine
I love this recipe. So easy and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I make it several times a year and my family loves it.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2010 by jessie.sharon
I made this with lean ground turkey for a healthier version and it was DELICIOUS! We ate it all week and I'm making it again tonight! :)
Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2010 by veggiemama
I couldn't find plain diced tomatoes so I used the kind with green chilies in it. It was WAY too spicy! I'll try it again without the chilies and hope it's not so spicy. Will definitely make again though.
Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by cmtexter
This soup was hearty and wonderful on a cold winter night. I did substitute about 4 oz of sausage and used ground round instead of ground beef. I also used both green & red peppers. It is a lovely dinner soup!
Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2008 by kcalkins0919
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