Pepper Pot Soup

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 45 Min

Two former presidents found this comforting recipe for Pepper Pot Soup to be one of their most requested soup recipes for their cooks to make. Yes, both George Washington and FDR enjoyed a bowl of this soup along with crusty bread for dunking.

What You'll Need

2 pounds boneless beef bottom round roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
8 cups water
2 large onions, diced
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tomatoes, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

What to Do

Place beef chunks, water, onions, bouillon cubes, and black pepper in a soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, partially covered, for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Notes

If you enjoyed this easy soup recipe, be sure to check out our free eCookbook, Comfort Food for the Soul: 40 of Our Best Stews and Easy Soup Recipes.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 64
Total Fat 7.1g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 37g 74 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 92mg 31 %
Sodium 597mg 25 %
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18 %
Sugars 6.3g 0 %

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lovincookin 664560 6

Apr 01, 2013

Thanks for the recipe, probably will re-name it, however, since it does not compare to the canned Campbells' pepperpot that we so loved in the 50's! Thanks for trying though.

siwakdavid 1456465

Feb 19, 2011

like all the rest,where is the tripe,the chili powder.Campbells never put green pepper in theirs,neither did my grandmother.

Member 8601677

Jan 18, 2013

That's why they call it pepper pot.And the geen,red,yellow or orange pepper to it.

imsalvato 4285323

Feb 18, 2011

this is almost like my vegetable soup and yes where is the tripe?

doyleeaster1916 73 17080

Feb 18, 2011

This isn't the real thing. where's the tripe?