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4.6 from 16 reviews

Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup

25 minutes
garlicgreen peppersjalapeno
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:9/10/21
Updated:6/13/23
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This comforting Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup is made in one pot using a savory mix of sweet peppers, chicken broth, and white rice. It’s an easy meal that always comes in handy when you end up with too many peppers.

sweet pepper soup with croutons on top in white bowl.

Easy sweet pepper soup

It’s inevitable… peppers just seem to accumulate in my house and I always have way too many! It’s a great problem to have when I’m craving Stuffed Peppers or a Cheesy Green Pepper Bake, but for the lazier days, this Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup is always the perfect solution. 

Made with yummy sweet peppers, chicken broth, and white rice, every slurp of this easy soup is savory and comforting. Whip it up in just one pot for a healthy family dinner or when you’re prepping your lunches for the week. It’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes!

Not only is this sweet pepper soup recipe naturally creamy and healthy, but it’s even gluten free and easy to make vegetarian. As a bonus, the white rice added at the end gives each spoonful extra body and texture. The combination of peppers and rice (like this Cabbage & Pepper Casserole) is such a classic and I think you’ll really love it!

bowl filled with pepper soup and croutons.

What kind of peppers should you use?

Any type of sweet pepper is best for this creamy soup. Most grocery stores carry bags of mini sweet peppers but bell peppers work just as well (or use a combination of both).

rainbow peppers on cutting board.

The finished soup should taste sweet and savory instead of smoky or spicy, which is what would happen if you were to use spicy chili peppers. There is, however, one jalapeno pepper in the soup for just a touch of spice (very mild!), but that’s it!

How to make sweet pepper soup

This bell pepper soup is extremely easy to make in just one pot. You can puree it with a blender when it’s done or leave the soup with lots of texture if that’s what you like! Here’s how it’s done:

Add the sweet peppers and jalapeno to a soup pot over medium heat. Stir until they soften, then add in the garlic and thyme.

rainbow peppers chopped up.

Pour the chicken broth and red pepper flakes into the pot and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.

Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in batches using a regular blender. 

Pour the soup back into the pot and stir in the cooked rice. Portion the soup into bowls, serve with croutons on top, and enjoy!

pepper soup in white bowl with spoon next to it.

What to serve with bell pepper soup

A hearty bowl of vegetable soup always needs fresh bread or rolls on the side. To transform it into the most comforting meal, serve each bowl with a green salad or roasted vegetable sandwiches.

Variations:

Think of sweet pepper soup as a blank canvas. There’s plenty of room for customizations, add-ins, and new fun flavors. Make the recipe your own with the help of these tasty variations:

  • Add meat – Like ground beef, chicken, or turkey, or throw in pre-cooked shredded chicken or leftover ham.
  • Add vegetables – Celery, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, or butternut squash.
  • Instead of white rice – Stir in cooked quinoa, barley, basmati rice, or cauliflower rice.
  • Vegetarian soup – Simply replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth to make vegetarian bell pepper soup.
  • Extra creamy – Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk after pureeing the soup to make it extra creamy and filling.
  • Toppings – Top each bowl with croutons, chives, parsley, shredded cheese, parmesan cheese, red chili flakes, or roasted peppers.
bowl of orange pepper soup in bowl on table.

Storing sweet pepper soup

If you plan on enjoying the leftovers the next day, don’t add the rice until it’s time to reheat the batch. Rice will soak up the moisture as it sits, leaving you with a soup filled with soggy rice.

To store: Keep the leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.

To freeze: When the soup is cool, transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or container. It freezes well for up to 3 months.

More comforting vegetable soups to try

  • Cabbage Soup
  • Tomato Rice Soup
  • Fresh Tomato Soup
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup
  • Red Lentil Dal Soup
  • Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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4.63 from 16 reviews

Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup

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This comforting Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup is made in one pot using a savory mix of sweet peppers, chicken broth, and white rice. It’s an easy healthy meal that always comes in handy when you end up with too many peppers.
By: Pamela Reed
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet peppers chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  • Pour olive oil in pot over medium-high heat. Add sweet and jalapeño peppers and sauté for 10 minutes until they soften up, continue stirring during this time.
  • Add garlic and thyme, stirring for 4 more minutes while the garlic browns.
  • Pour chicken broth and red pepper flakes in. Stir to combine and continue heating for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend until creamy and smooth. You can also use a regular blender, but do this in batches, being careful as it's very hot.
  • Add cooked rice and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy with toasted croutons on top (optional but delicious)!

Notes

Tip: You can use a mixture of sweet and bell peppers in this soup. 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 410kcal (21%)
Course: Soup
Keyword: pepper soup, sweet pepper soup
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  1. Shaunn Munn says

    March 27, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    Try subbing riced cauliflower for the rice. Gooooood!

    Reply
  2. Kevin says

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  3. Meredith says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:19 am

    If I don’t like thyme do you know a good substitute I could use in this soup?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      Oregano would work great too!

      Reply
  4. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Pamela, I can not wait to make this amazing soup. I’ve actually been looking for a creative pepper soup …and I wasn’t in the mood to create one myself. (= Pinning!
    Speaking of snow, we had our biggest snow storm a week before Halloween last year. Instead of building a huge snowman….we built a huge witch head! The wart and all! It was pretty cool. But, even without the snow coming early…I’m still making this soup!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 14, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      I want to see pictures of this snow witch, it sounds amazing! 🙂

      Reply
  5. My Inner Chick says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    ***I have the plush socks, the pajamas pants, creamy soup, a good book, plenty of cats***

    OooooooooMGOSH, you are a girl after my heart <3

    & the soup looks delightful, too.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 14, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      Hahaha, glad you liked that. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tracy | Pale Yellow says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I love soup too! Especially creamy soup! I wish it would get slightly colder so I could get more in the soup-making mood.

    Reply
  7. Koko says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:11 am

    I could eat soup every lunch and dinner too! I just love it. I never ever think to make a pepper soup and it just looks so good! I always do squash soups…time to switch it up, I gotta make a little pepper soup!

    Reply
  8. Nik@ABrownTable says

    October 13, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I love soup at any time of the year, this sweet pepper soup looks vibrant and delicious.

    Reply
  9. Liz says

    October 13, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Oh, gosh, does this sound amazing!!! What a gorgeous AND delicious soup. Pinning!

    Reply
  10. vanillasugarblog says

    October 13, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Yes I love soup!
    It is soup season, so I need to start collecting recipes and bring out that old crockpot!

    Reply
  11. miss messy says

    October 13, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I absolutely adore sweet peppers and it looks like i would adore this soup!

    Reply
  12. M @ Onthesamepage says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    i’m obsessed with soup myself…and you’re so lucky to have such a plentiful garden!

    Reply
  13. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    October 13, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Amazing!!!!! That picture you created in my head about the perfect setting for having soup refuses to go away!!!! Striped socks and pajama pants? I’m in! This soup is soooooo DELICOUS! It’s like a complete meal with the addition of rice! Loving it! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:19 am

    I love soups, especially colorful ones like this one!

    Reply
  15. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    October 13, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Me me me! I love soups. I can eat them all year around even on a hot day, that’s how much I love them. 🙂 I love sweet pepper soups. I bet they’re amazing since the peppers came from your garden. YUM!

    Reply
  16. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Best thing about this season? SOUPS! This looks so delish 🙂

    Reply
  17. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    That sounds like a perfect evening to me too, especially the soup and cat on the lap parts. Your soup looks incredibly delicious and I love the picture of the pepper scraps. You are lucky to have your own peppers. Those red bell peppers can get really pricey!

    Reply
  18. rika@veganmiam says

    October 12, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Soups are lovely whether it’s creamy or brothy or tea-based! These peppers look gorgeous!

    Reply
  19. Debra says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I covet that placemat (and the soup of course). I diet plant any sweet peppers this year. 🙁

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2013 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks Debra! It was a lucky Target find on sale!

      Reply
  20. ATasteOfMadness says

    October 11, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    I do love soup!! And when it’s as easy as this I am totally in!

    Reply
  21. laurasmess says

    October 11, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    I LOVE the pictures in this post! So bright, colourful and enticing. The soup sounds gorgeous. I am a big fan of vegetable soups and the addition of the chili and thyme sounds amazing. Making this soon Pam my dear! xx

    Reply
  22. Irina @ wandercrush says

    October 11, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Beautiful colours here, Pamela! Such a light and flavourful soup for early autumn.

    Reply
  23. ashley - baker by nature says

    October 11, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    This soup and I would be easy lovers!!! I must have it!

    Reply
  24. Dan from Platter Talk says

    October 11, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I love a good soup too but never seem to make it enough. This recipe looks great for a cold and wet fall weekend, as predicted here. Thanks for this one!!!

    Reply
  25. foodwanerings says

    October 11, 2013 at 10:25 am

    So lucky you had peppers growing in your garden and such brilliant color to this fall-inspired soup. I gave up on a vegetable patch here. All the critters and deer raid it. Happy weekend and going to read your fall container gardening post.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      Sorry to hear about those critters, if you were closer I would throw you some peppers! Hope you had a great weekend!

      Reply
  26. jackie @ Marin mama cooks says

    October 11, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Hey girl! I love red pepper soup and any sort of soup really. I’m a total cozy gal as well. I love coming home when it’s cool, turning on the gas fireplace, (can’t have wood burning fire places out here Cali) slipping on my slippers and making soup and popovers. The family and I will eat in front of the fireplace and it’s just perfect. We actually did that last night as it was our first cool night of the season. 🙂 xoxo, Jackie

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      That sounds like the perfect evening Jackie!

      Reply
  27. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    October 11, 2013 at 8:35 am

    So colorful and pretty!!! LOVE that very first pepper photo. I am so glad soup weather has finally shown up here in NC!

    Reply
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