🫑 Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup (Lightened Up)

A classic stuffed-pepper flavor in a cozy, low-point soup!
Serves: 6
Serving Size: ~1.5 cups
WW Points (2024 Plan): 2–4 points per serving depending on meat choice

• With 99% fat-free ground turkey → 2 points

• With 93% lean turkey → 4 points

⭐ Ingredients

Protein

• 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey (or lean beef/turkey)

Vegetables

• 2 large green bell peppers, chopped

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids / Base

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

Seasonings

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt (more to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch red pepper flakes

Rice

• 1 cup cooked brown rice (or ½ cup uncooked added directly)

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup cauliflower rice (adds volume for 0 points)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

🍲 Instructions

1. Brown the Meat

• Spray a large pot with cooking spray.

• Add ground turkey and cook over medium heat until browned.

• Drain any excess liquid if using higher-fat meat.

2. Add Vegetables

• Add chopped onion, peppers, and garlic.

• Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.

3. Add Liquids

Stir in:

• Chicken broth

• Tomato sauce

• Diced tomatoes

• Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper

Simmer 20 minutes.

4. Add Rice

• Stir in cooked brown rice.

  • If adding uncooked rice, simmer 20–25 more minutes until tender.

5. Taste & Adjust

• Add more salt/pepper or broth if needed.

6. Serve

Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

🔥 Nutritional Info (per serving, 6 servings)

Approximate using 99% turkey:

• Calories: ~180

• Protein: 20g

• Carbs: 22g

• Fat: 3g

• Fiber: 4g

• WW Points: 2

🥄 Tips for Weight Watchers

• Use cauliflower rice to replace brown rice → saves 2 points.

• Choose fat-free turkey to keep points low.

• Add more broth to make a larger volume for the same points.

• Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor (same points).

❓ Q&A Section (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: Can I freeze this soup?

Yes! It freezes extremely well.
Store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat.

Q2: Can I make it in the slow cooker?

Absolutely:

1. Brown the turkey first.

2. Add everything except the cooked rice.

3. Cook on Low 6–7 h or High 3–4 h.

4. Stir in cooked rice at the end.

Q3: Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes! Replace:

• Turkey → 1 can lentils (rinsed)

• Chicken broth → Vegetable broth
  Points stay very low (1–2).

Q4: Can I make it with quinoa instead of rice?

Yes—use ½ cup uncooked quinoa directly in the soup.
Similar cooking time and points.

Q5: How can I make it thicker or thinner?

• Thicker: Add extra rice or simmer longer.

• Thinner: Add ½–1 cup more broth.

Q6: What peppers work best?

Traditional stuffed peppers use green peppers, but you can use red/yellow/orange for a sweeter soup (same points).

Q7: Is this diabetic-friendly?

Generally yes—lower carb, high protein, high fiber.
Use cauliflower rice to further reduce carbs.