This Paleo Whole30 Stuffed Pepper Soup is easy to make and so hearty. All the flavors of a stuffed pepper in soup form. Gluten free, dairy free, and low FODMAP. Made in the Instant Pot or on the stove top.
Updated September 2018 by adding photos without rice. Recipe is the same.
I'm back with another amazing soup. They are definitely a favorite of mine during the colder months, and judging on how popular they always are, you guys love them as well.
Last year I made some stuffed peppers for the site, but I wasn't happy with the pictures so I never shared them. When I thought about remaking them to share, I came up with the idea to turn it into soup. I know I'm not the first one to think of it 😉
This soup is packed with deliciousness. Lots of bell peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, grass-fed ground beef, and seasonings that give it so much flavor. Yes, there is white rice in some of these pictures. We tolerate white rice ok and if you do as well then I highly recommend it! If you're doing a Whole30 or can't handle rice, then use cauliflower rice or leave it out. It's still hearty and flavorful without it.
I made this twice in one day to try it out both on the stove-top and in the Instant Pot. As usual, the Instant Pot version was my favorite. It was less hands-on time and came out just as good as the stove-top version.
This recipe is low FODMAP which means no onion, garlic, or green peppers. If you don't need it low FODMAP then feel free to add regular onion with the peppers, use green pepper if you'd like, and garlic instead of garlic oil.
Here are some more soup recipes you'll love: Paleo Whole30 Chicken Pot Pie Soup, and Paleo Whole30 Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup.
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Paleo Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 2 (14.5oz) cans diced fire roasted canned tomatoes
- 1 cup strained tomatoes (or tomato sauce if not low fodmap)
- 3 whole bell peppers (not green) chopped
- 1 bunch green onions chopped- about ½ cup
- ½ cup water (for stove-top)
- 3 cups white rice or cauliflower rice for Whole30
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Press the "saute" button and add the oil, beef, salt, and seasoning and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat and stirring regularly. Hit "cancel".
- Add in the tomatoes, peppers, and green onion and stir well.
- Place the lid on, make sure the valve is closed. Press the "manual" button and then adjust the time to 10 minutes.
- Hit "cancel" and release the pressure. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice.
Stove-Top Instructions
- Add garlic oil to a large skillet and cook the peppers over medium heat for 5 minutes, until tender.
- Add the beef, salt, and seasoning and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, green onions and water and cook 10 minutes. Add in the rice if using it. Serve hot.
Liz says
This is one of my favorite soups and I always try to keep some in the freezer for a quick lunch option. I have been replacing half of the beef with finely chopped mushrooms to get even more veggies in. So good!
Melissa says
Made this last night and it was really good! I quickly thawed ground beef that I had already browned and frozen ahead of time for fast meals. I also used a packet of frozen cooked rice that just pops in the microwave for 3 min. It all came together so quickly! I did add garlic powder and dried minced onion, because they are ok for us. Very tasty!
Kayla Zane says
How many servings does this contain? I'm looking to feed 6-7 people.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kayla- I think it would serve 6-7 unless there are some very big eaters among you. It's a hearty soup. Hope you love it!
Brooke says
This was SO SO GOOD. I literally almost cried after the first bite (not an exaggeration!) Love love love will be making again!
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you so much, Brooke! I'm so glad you love it!
Amanda says
Hi, can this be made in a slow cooker too?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Amanda- yes, definitely. Brown the beed first then add the ingredients. Hope you love it!
Shaun says
Tastes great! Yummy!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Shaun!
Kristin says
This soup was amazing. Thank you for the recipe! I did add a can of chicken broth and it came out perfect! Thanks again.
Carol Sachs says
Delish!
Hilary says
Hi, is the rice supposed to be cooked ahead of time or do you add in uncooked rice?
April says
What is the serving size for a main meal?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi April- I don't give serving sizes because that is very personal. I believe in eating until you are satisfied and not overly full. If I say a serving is 1 cup and you have that amount but are still hungry, I want you listening to your body, not someone that tells you a what a serving size should be. I hope that makes sense.