Looking for a cozy, wholesome meal that’s easy to toss together and full of flavor? This Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup with Ground Turkey is everything you love about classic stuffed peppers—just in comforting soup form. Packed with lean protein, colorful bell peppers, tender rice, and a rich tomato base, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner or meal-prep favorite. Just set it, forget it, and come home to a hearty, healthy bowl of comfort!
🍲 Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
3 bell peppers (any color), chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
3/4 cup uncooked white or brown rice
Optional: chopped parsley or shredded cheese for garnish
🧑🍳 Instructions:
Brown the Turkey
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.Add to Slow Cooker
Transfer the turkey and onion mixture to your slow cooker.Add Remaining Ingredients (except rice)
Stir in bell peppers, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Add Rice
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in uncooked rice.
Cover and continue cooking until rice is tender.
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with parsley or shredded cheese if desired.
📝 Tips:
Want to skip browning the turkey? You can add it raw to the slow cooker, breaking it up with a spoon, but browning adds flavor.
Leftovers thicken as they sit—add a splash of broth when reheating.
Note:
This soup thickens as it sits, especially after adding the rice. If you’re planning to store leftovers, you may want to cook the rice separately and add it just before serving. This helps maintain the perfect soup consistency when reheating!
