Christine'S Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

• 1 1/2 - 2 large green peppers, chopped bite size (largest you can find)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 28 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water (or more)
• 2 - 2 1/2 cups cooked MINUTE rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1. Saute green peppers in butter until tender. Add the onion and saute until tender. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
3. Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth and water. Simmer until the peppers and onions are cooked done.
4. Add the rice, stir till combined.
5. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, onion powders, and the italian seasoning.
6. Note: You may need to add more seasoning or water.

green peppers, butter, onion, garlic, ground beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beef broth, water, rice, salt, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/christines-stuffed-bell-pepper-soup-318557 (may not work)