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A bowl of slow cooker stuffed pepper soup topped with parsley.
Course Main Course, Soup

Healthy Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup {with Uncooked Rice}

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 5
Packed with tender bell peppers and hearty ground beef in a rich, tomato broth, this slow cooker stuffed pepper soup tastes just like your favorite stuffed peppers in soup form. Just toss it in the crockpot in the morning, and come home to a warm, delicious meal at night. Perfect for those busy weeknights! {Gluten-free & dairy-free}
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 bell peppers, diced (I used green and yellow)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3-4 cups reduced sodium beef broth (adjust depending on how thick you like your soup)
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quick cooking brown rice (we used Uncle Ben’s 20 minute rice)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, making sure to break up the beef as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  • Add onion, bell peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. You can also do these steps in your slow cooker if it has a saute function. Transfer beef and vegetables to a slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Serve topped with parmesan or shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • We used Uncle Ben's 20 minute brown rice and it worked really well in this recipe. You can try using regular brown rice or sub in regular long grain rice if that's what you have.
  • If you have some leftover rice on hand, you can add that in at the end of the cooking time instead of using uncooked rice. You'll need about 1 cup of cooked rice.
  • For a richer, more savory flavor, feel free to add a little tomato paste or a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 1030mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2021IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 4mg
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