Description
Looking for a quick dinner that satisfies every craving? This Stuffed Pepper Orzo Soup is your next go-to. It combines all the hearty, cozy flavors of traditional stuffed peppers in a savory tomato broth with tender orzo and ground beef. A one-pot wonder that’s perfect for easy dinner ideas, cold weather comfort food, or even healthy-ish meal prep. Whether you’re after a weeknight dinner solution or meal prep for lunch, this dish brings home-cooked love to the table fast. Think cozy, simple, and seriously flavorful—a dinner idea you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup orzo pasta
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until onion becomes translucent.
3. Stir in diced bell peppers and tomato paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in orzo and cook another 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot with optional parsley or Parmesan on top.
Notes
If storing leftovers, keep the orzo separate to avoid it soaking up all the broth.
Add red pepper flakes if you want a little kick of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one pot soup, orzo soup, stuffed pepper recipe