Low Sodium Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis low sodium stuffed pepper soup recipe is a hearty dinner made with bell peppers, ground beef, rice, tomatoes, spices, and no salt! This soup makes a great lunch meal prep idea or a simple stew for the weekend.
A fantastic and hearty soup featuring bell peppers, spices, and loads of vegetables. I love serving this with a thick slice of low sodium garlic bread for the perfect lunch or light dinner.
This easy stuffed pepper soup is a great low sodium take on a classic baked dish! Stuffed peppers always feel like such a treat to me, but I don’t make them too often. Traditionally they are laborious, difficult to bake, and include a ton of ingredients. This soup takes all the best parts of stuffed peppers, and delivers into a quick and equally amazing dinner!
This is one of the easiest soups we make, and gets a 10/10 from the hubby. There is very little prep time, very little cook time, and is a super easy weeknight meal. The ingredient list is simple, yet the final product is so flavorful and comforting. With ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and jalapeno, it packs a lot of flavor in each bite without adding salt.
This Low Sodium Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe Is
- Hearty
- Warming
- Flavorful
- Loaded with Vegetables
- Great for Lunch or Meal Prepping
- Low in Salt & Sodium
Ingredients You’ll Need
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
- Bell Peppers, Onion, and Garlic
- No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Ground Beef
- Cilantro
- Corn
- Salt Free Chili Powder – most chili powder blends do contain salt, so I like a no-salt version to limit the sodium.
- Smoked Paprika: give an additional depth of flavor to this dish.
- No Salt or Low Sodium Chicken Broth – see below for options.
- Rice – I used uncooked brown rice for my soup, but white rice works just as well!
What Is the Best Low Sodium Chicken Broth & Chicken Stock?
There are a few different types of low/no sodium broth on the market. I’ll break down some options below so you can choose what fits in with your dietary needs. Always check the labels to ensure the sodium content fits in with your needs.
- ‘Low Sodium’ or ‘Reduced Sodium’ Chicken Broth/Stock – even though the packaging says “low or reduced sodium” this broth still often contains salt. It just contains a lower amount than regular chicken broth or stock. The sodium content per serving can range and vary based on brand, I usually stick with an organic low sodium broth.
- ‘Unsalted’ or ‘No Salt Added’ Chicken Broth/Stock – This broth has no added salt, which keeps the sodium content low. It still can contain a low amount of sodium from the natural ingredients that the stock is made of (vegetables/chicken). I also opt for an organic version, I use this unsalted chicken broth if I don’t make my own.
- Sodium Free Bouillon – Bouillon cubes or packets are a great 0 sodium option. You just add water to a cube or powder, and you have broth in minutes. I like these 0mg sodium packets I use in my recipes.
- Homemade Broth/Stock – this is my go-to option for soups, as I can control the ingredients and flavor that goes into the broth. You can follow my low sodium chicken stock recipe here! Add all the ingredients to a large pot, simmer for an hour, strain and enjoy in this soup.
Low Sodium Soups
Soup can be one of the most difficult things to make low sodium (and make it still taste good)! I’ve made dozens of low sodium soups, and this stuffed pepper is a really fantastic version – I highly recommend it.
You can make soups low in sodium by swapping a no-salt-added broth for traditional stocks, and using a good variety of herbs, spices, and a bit of acidity. Browse all our low sodium soup recipes here, for lunch and dinner inspirations without tons of added salt or preservatives!
How To Make This Recipe
- In a large soup pot, add the ground beef and brown for 7 to 8 minutes until cooked through. Drain the grease.
- Add the garlic and onions in the olive oil to the same pot with the ground beef and sauté for 5 minutes until they are soft. Add the bell pepper and jalapeno to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes more.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Pour in the vegetable stock to the pot, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the head to low. Stir in the corn, chili powder, paprika, and uncooked rice and simmer for 30 minutes until the peppers are soft.
- Add the cilantro and lime juice. Serve with a thick slice of low sodium garlic bread, and enjoy!
More Hearty Low Sodium Soups
- Low Sodium Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
- Low Sodium Vegetable Soup Recipe (Vegetarian)
- Creamy Low Sodium Tomato Soup Recipe
- Low Sodium Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo Recipe
- Low Sodium French Onion Soup Recipe
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Low Sodium Stuffed Pepper Soup
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 bell pepper sliced
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 28 ounces No-Salt-Added Diced Tomatoes
- 6 ounces No-Salt-Added Tomato Paste
- 4 cups No-Salt-Added Vegetable Stock
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 limes juiced
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add the ground beef and brown for 7 to 8 minutes until cooked through. Drain the grease.
- Add the garlic and onions to the same pot with the ground beef and sauté for 5 minutes until they are soft. Add the bell pepper and jalapeno to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes more.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Pour in the vegetable stock to the pot, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the corn, chili powder, paprika, and uncooked rice and simmer for 30 minutes until the peppers are soft.
- Add the cilantro and lime juice. Serve with a thick slice of low sodium garlic bread, and enjoy!
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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Loved the stuffed pepper soup. Mmm
This soup was gone before I knew it. It was devoured in no time and eaten by all with great reviews