Stuffed Pepper Soup

• Total Time: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

• Makes: 8 servings (2 quarts)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 6 cups water
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups chopped green peppers
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cooked long grain rice
• Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

• In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir beef until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Add cooked rice; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

SOURCE: Taste of Home