Teresa'S Stuffed Pepper Soup

• 2 lbs ground beef (can sub sausage or turkey)
• 28 ounces tomato sauce
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups rice, cooked
• 2 cups green peppers, chopped
• 5 ounces rotel tomatoes and green chilies (optional)
• 2 beef bouillon cubes (can sub packets)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

1. Brown the meat and drain. Place in large stock pot.
2. If you like your green peppers soft, place in microwave for 2-3 minutes prior to placing them in the pan. If you like them crunchy, add them directly to the pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, adding Rotel tomatoes if you want to make it spicier.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
5. Add more tomato juice or water if it is too thick.

ground beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, rice, green peppers, tomatoes, beef bouillon cubes, brown sugar, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/teresas-stuffed-pepper-soup-395984 (may not work)