Alcoeur Apron's Stuffed Pepper Soup

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

Steps

1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes.

2. Add cooked rice; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or shredded cheese of choice. Serve and enjoy!

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffed-pepper-soup/