CONTEST-WINNING STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup image

This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when I get home from work, this soup becomes part of a balanced meal with a tossed salad, rolls or fruit. For a variation, try chicken, turkey or even venison instead of ground beef. -Tracy Thompson, Cranesville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, green peppers and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta sauce, tomatoes, broth and prepared rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 917mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.