Description
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a hearty, one-pot comfort food that delivers all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers in a fraction of the time. Made with ground meat, bell peppers, rice, tomatoes, and savory seasonings, this easy pressure-cooker soup is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 3–4 bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5–15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4–5 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney or black beans (optional)
Instructions
- Press Sauté on the Instant Pot and allow it to heat.
- Add ground meat and cook until mostly browned, breaking it apart.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and seasonings; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup broth and scrape the bottom to deglaze.
- Add remaining broth, tomatoes, optional beans, and tomato paste.
- Add rinsed rice and gently press it below the liquid (do not stir).
- Seal lid and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Stir well and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Always deglaze the pot after sautéing to prevent a burn warning. For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice and reduce pressure cook time to 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: instant pot stuffed pepper soup, stuffed pepper soup, easy instant pot soup, one pot comfort food