STUFFED SWEET PEPPER SOUP

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Tomatoes, peppers, garlic and onions are the mainstays of my garden. Being the oldest of seven children, I acquired a knack for cooking from my mom. - Joseph Kendra, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
8 cups water
4 cups tomato juice
3 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1-1/2 cups chili sauce
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until rice is tender. If desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.