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.
Marianne says
I think some of the instructions are missing in the stove top version. When do you add the rice? Add it uncooked or cooked?
Jessica DeMay says
Nope, they're all there. If regular rice, then cook it first. Cauliflower rice can be added straight and cooked in there.
Jineen says
I would like to make this for a group of 12 this week. Approximately how many servings does this recipe make? TIA
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jineen- I think a double batch would work unless they are really big eaters, then a triple batch. But double should be okay. Hope everyone enjoys!
Leah says
Can you just put the cauliflower rice in the soup?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Leah, yes that will work. Enjoy!
Llesenia Alegre says
Wow! What a wonderful soup on a cold day! I used olive oil as I did not have other oils and added a pinch of whole30 beef stock. It was still so delicious!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks! So glad you like it!
Kasey says
This soup is super supper yummy! Will definitely become a regular in our house! It was so easy in the instant pot. I used ground turkey instead of hamburger only because that’s what I had thawed. I did not do rice or cauliflower rice. Honestly didn’t think it needed it.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kasey! You're right- I usually don't add any rice. Thanks for trying it!
Lori says
Delicious. Definitely making again. Thank you
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Lori! Thanks for trying it!
Laura says
Do you have to use colored peppers? Why not just green peppers?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Laura- if you need it low FODMAP then no green pepper. If you're not following those guidelines then feel free to use green. Enjoy!
Amanda Kershner says
Love this recipe! Do you know the nutritional content? Calories, protein, fat, carbs?
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Amanda! I'm so glad you like it. No, I don't calculate that for any of my recipes because I don't track it and think eating real food is more important than the calorie count. You can use a site like My Fitness Pal to calculate it for you if needed.
Amanda says
I have this in the instant pot right now and it smells SO good!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Amanda! Hope you love it!
Rachel says
Do you have any estimate of calories for this recipe?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Rachel- I don't, but you can use a site like My Fitness Pal to calculate it if needed.