Keto Stuffed Pepper Soup

Make this delicious keto stuffed pepper soup recipe with ground beef, green pepper, tomato and the secret ingredient: zucchini. Only 10 minutes of prep!

Table of Contents

• Why You'll Love It
• Stuffed Pepper Soup Ingredients
• How To Make Keto Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Recipe Variations
• Frequently Asked Questions
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews

If you love stuffed peppers and could have them any day of the week, we’ve got good news for you. This is the keto soup version of your favorite meal that you can whip up with a few simple ingredients full of flavor. I used grated zucchini to substitute the rice that would normally go into this soup. Another option would be cauliflower rice, which woud work just as well when in season.

Stuffed peppers are a love affair for many, but recipes are typically laden with carbohydrates like rice and starchy veggies. Our keto stuffed pepper soup recipe is a welcomed twist to such a popular dish, and with clever ingredient substitutes, carbohydrates are kept to a minimum with next to no effort. Our soup version takes just 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook, making it the ideal nutritious meal when time is low but hunger levels are high!

Grated zucchini acts as the perfect rice replacement in the soup, bringing vibrant color and a delicate fresh taste to offset the rich ground beef. Packed full of protein, our keto stuffed pepper soup is a satisfying dish the whole family will fall in love with. Simple ingredients can be transformed into something special, and this soup is a testament to that. Dried mint echoes the freshness of the zucchini, while olive oil, sea salt, and cracked black pepper bring familiar flavor notes.

Soup is often seen as an appetizer or light summer supper, but our recipe is full of rich flavors and textures and seasoned fragrantly with dried herbs, making it satisfying and filling. When you’re next wondering what to whip up on a late weekday evening, let this recipe be the savior you can always fall back on, going from saucepan to table in under an hour.

Stuffed Pepper Soup Ingredients

• Ground Beef: Sautéed ground beef is where the hearty depth of this soup comes from. Not only does beef provide a satisfying hit of protein, but it also brings a robust flavor that forms the perfect base for the soup. Using olive oil to sauté the beef and onions brings out the rich flavor within the meat that can be tasted with every spoonful.
• Zucchini: Light, fresh, and subtly flavored, grated zucchini bulks up the soup, acting as a low-carb replacement for rice. If you find the zucchini is a little watery when grating, pat it lightly with some kitchen towel before adding it to the saucepan with the other ingredients.
• Red Onion: Onion is often a common ingredient to kickstart savory recipes. For our stuffed pepper soup, half a small red onion is enough to bring an earthy sweetness that unites the richness of the ground beef and olive oil.
• Green Bell Pepper: Continuing with vibrant vegetables, a diced green bell pepper brings texture and yet more color to this dish. It’s possible to use red or yellow pepper, but green bell peppers contain less sugar, leaving the sweetness of the dish in the hands of red onion and tender beef instead.
• Crushed Tomatoes: Soup needs liquid ingredients, and in this case, crushed tomatoes and stock is what transforms everything into a luscious, textured soup. Half a cup is what our keto soup needs, and as crushed tomatoes tend to be finely diced, tomato remains a subtle background flavor.
• Vegetable Stock: A good quality keto-friendly vegetable stock helps turn the saucepan of ingredients into soup while adding a salty, savory hit. Using stock in place of cream or milk keeps calories lower and also ensures the soup isn’t too thick, rich, or calorically dense.
• Olive Oil: Olive oil is such a versatile ingredient and it truly finds a home with this stuffed pepper soup. Pouring a drizzle of olive oil in the saucepan before sautéeing the beef and onion helps prevent anything from sticking to the pan and also makes the ground beef glossy and tender.
• Mint: A teaspoon of dried mint may seem like a forgettable ingredient, but a dash of dried herbs creates a deep layer of earthiness, not to mention a mouthwatering fragrance! Dried thyme and oregano can both be used in place of mint if you don’t have any in the kitchen.
• Sea Salt: Seasoning is a key part of bringing flavors together and creating a balanced dish. A sprinkling of sea salt into the pan while the onions and beef are cooking helps release water from the onions and create a tasty base for the soup.
• Black Pepper: Black pepper has a mild kick that’s kept in the background of our soup. Instead of being a predominant flavor, black pepper works together with sea salt to create a well-seasoned and balanced soup with a hint of warmth.

How To Make Keto Stuffed Pepper Soup

Whipping up a batch of keto stuffed pepper soup is effortless and will feed you and the family in less than an hour. Storecupboard staples such as dried mint, olive oil, stock, and simple vegetables create a delicious and wholesome meal to warm you from the inside out.

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the ground beef, onion, salt, and black pepper for 5 minutes until the onion has begun to soften and the beef has started browning.
2. While waiting for the onion and beef to cook, grate the zucchini before adding it to the saucepan along with the chopped green bell pepper. Cook for a further 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld together, creating a chunky soup base.

3. Pour the crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock into the pan, seasoning with the dried mint. Continue cooking the soup for around 20 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed. Season to taste and serve hot with some chunky homemade keto bread like my cornbread, white bread, or dinner rolls.

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