4.5 from 144 votes
UnStuffed Banana Pepper Soup
UnStuffed Banana Pepper Soup combines ground pork with chopped banana peppers, onions, and garlic in a creamy, flavorful base thickened with flour and cream cheese. The soup is finished with a melted mozzarella and toasted breadcrumb topping, creating a comforting dish with tender vegetables and a rich, slightly spicy taste. Its unique preparation avoids stuffing the peppers, making it a practical and hearty meal option.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
499 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 7 banana pepper seeded and chopped, medium/large
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 t Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 t cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup milk
- 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese for topping, shredded
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- In a stock pot or Dutch oven, brown the pork over medium heat, crumbling and stirring until the pork just starts to turn crusty and fragrant. Drain excess fat, leaving about a Tablespoon.
- Add the onion, peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables become just tender. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
- Slowly stir in the chicken broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer, stirring often, until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until melted. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and cayenne as needed.
- For each serving, fill a soup bowl or broiler-proof serving bowl. Top each with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs. Optionally (and only with broiler safe dishes), broil until golden and melted
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Nutrition Information
Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
746mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.