Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

Love stuffed peppers but want a quicker, easier version? Try this High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup! After making it many times, I discovered the trick to getting that classic stuffed pepper flavor in a fraction of the time. The cozy, hearty soup is filled with juicy ground turkey, bell peppers, and a creamy, comforting broth that’s better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche and Beef Stew Egg Noodle Casserole.

What You'll Need for Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 4 bell peppers, any color, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt

How to Make Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

1. Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add onion and garlic to the pot with the turkey and cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in diced bell peppers, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Add diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and rice to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: If you'd like a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup until smooth. Stir well to combine.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, topped with your choice of optional toppings.

Storing & Reheating Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make this soup up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Freezing Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Best substitution: If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or even water in a pinch.
• Make-ahead: This soup freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meals later.
• Scaling: This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or water.

Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

High Protein

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 4 bell peppers, any color, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add onion and garlic to the pot with the turkey and cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in diced bell peppers, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Add diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and rice to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: If you'd like a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup until smooth. Stir well to combine.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, topped with your choice of optional toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Best substitution: If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or even water in a pinch.
• Make-ahead: This soup freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meals later.
• Scaling: This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: You can make this soup up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 36g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 550mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!