Stuffed Pepper Soup

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked or 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 can 15 oz diced or sliced tomatoes
• 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
• 2 cup chicken broth or stock
• 2 1/2 cup water
• 3 large peppers (green, red , yellow ect) cut into bite size chunks
• 1 tsp oregano or italian spice (dry)
• 1 tsp basil

1. Brown ground beef & onions in a large 5qt.
2. pot.
3. Drain off excess grease.
4. Add rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, broth & water.
5. Bring to a boil & reduce heat & cover 20 minutes if using precooked rice.
6. If using uncooked rice, rice should be timed according to package directions for rice cooking times.
7. Cooking times for rice varies.
8. Add a bit more liquid (water or broth) if it isn't soupy enough.
9. When rice is cooked add peppers & simmer for 20 minutes longer salt & pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese on top.
11. Enjoy!

ground beef, onion, rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, peppers, oregano, basil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/366354-stuffed-pepper-soup (may not work)