Written By: Jessica DeMay
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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, andPaleo Whole30 Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup.
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Paleo Stuffed Pepper Soup
Author:Jessica DeMay
Prep Time:15 minutes minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes minutes
Servings:8 servings
Course:Soup
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
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.
Notes:
*Rice is not calculated in the nutrition info
Nutrition Information
Calories: 329kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 513mg (22%)Potassium: 413mg (12%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 184IU (4%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 35mg (4%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
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121 Comments
Martha says
I notice there is no beef broth in this recipe, is that correct? It looks delicious but I wanted to make sure I understand the recipe first before making it.
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Jessica DeMay says
That's correct- just water and tomatoes. Hope you love it!
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Sara says
Simple, healthy, and delicious!
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Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Sara!
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Gina says
Do you have any idea how many calories this has per serving and what the serving size is?
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Jessica DeMay says
Hi Gina- I don't calculate calories but you can use a site like My Fitness Pal if you need to know
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Nancy says
Thanks for asking this Gina! A lot of recipes give the number of servings and the nutritional information including calories but seldom do they give a serving size!
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Baylee says
Can you use frozen cauliflower rice?
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Jessica DeMay says
Yes, of course!
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Kristin Mosman says
Hi Jessica! I’m trying to figure out if this is keto friendly. Any chance you know the carbs? Or the macros? Either way. It’s all about net carbs in the keto diet, and I wonder if the tomato pushes it too high but I would love to figure it out
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Jessica DeMay says
If you don't use rice it is keto friendly. Use a site like My Fitness Pal to figure out the macros 🙂 I don't think the tomato is an issue
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Jamie Heil says
This is a go-to recipe for my family! Perfect for my low-fodmap daughter and Weight Watchers friendly for me! We love this soup!!
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Nicole Yeager says
What is the calorie count?
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Nicole Hall says
made this tonight -it was so easy and quick and even my fussy 4yo loved it! topped it with a little vegan cheddar and swapped the tomato sauce with some leftover homemade tomato soup I needed to use. Would definitely make again!
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