If you like stuffed peppers, then you will LOVE this soup! Not only is it warm and filling, it is delicious and a great way to get in your veggies!

Ingredients:

• 2 red peppers, diced
• 2 green peppers, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 Jar Tomato Sauce
• 1 Large Can of Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 lb. Ground Beef, browned
• 1 – 32 oz. carton of chicken Broth
• 2 C. of Cooked Rice
• 1 C. of Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1/2 stick of Butter
• 3 T. Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Crushed Garlic
• 1 T. Basil
• 1 T. Italian Seasoning
• 1 T. Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and dice up peppers & onion. Put in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the rice. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring often, for 1 hour or until peppers are tender.
3. Add cooked rice and stir.
4. Serve.