The Best Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup With Venison and Rice

The best stuffed bell pepper soup with venison and rice is hearty, healthy, and full of flavor. It tastes like comfort in a bowl. And the best part? You can make it in under an hour with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. I love cooking with venison and this recipe is one that I think you will love. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this recipe, grab a large pot and these ingredients:

• 1 pound ground venison (or ground beef if you prefer)
  
• 1 diced onion
  
• 2 chopped red bell peppers
  
• 4 cloves minced garlic
  
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  
• 4 cups beef broth
  
• ½ cup uncooked basmati rice
  
• 1 cup frozen corn or 1 can shoepeg corn
  
• 1 teaspoon sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons salt (adjust the amount to how much you like)
  
• 2 teaspoons pepper (adjust the amount to how much you like)
  
• 1 tablespoon butter (or a little bit of olive oil if you’d rather)
  

Toppings are optional but so good—think sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, or fresh parsley.

How to Make Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Start by heating your large pot over medium heat. Add the butter, or swap it for a little bit of olive oil if you like. Brown the ground venison with the onions and bell peppers until the venison is no longer pink. Because venison is lean, you don’t need to drain any excess grease – there won’t be any.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, corn, sugar, salt, pepper, and rice. Bring the soup to a simmer. Turn the heat down low and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

That’s it. A cozy pot of stuffed bell pepper soup is ready to serve.

Health Benefits of Ground Venison

I love using venison in this recipe. Here’s why:

• It’s local and unprocessed.
  
• It contains zero hormones or preservatives.
  
• It’s naturally lean and has less fat than beef.
  
• It’s packed with protein, making it filling and satisfying.
  
• You can use it as a substitute in any ground beef recipe.
  

Venison brings a clean, rich flavor to the soup without being heavy. It’s comfort food that feels good to eat.

Storing Your Venison Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This soup reheats beautifully and makes for a quick, ready-to-go meal on busy days.