Stuffed Green Pepper Soup from friends T & T

[Chris in NM]

Stuffed Green Pepper Soup from friends T & T

2 lbs. ground beef
2 qts. water
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. cooked long-grain rice = 1/2 c. uncooked
2 c. chopped green bell peppers, about 2 large peppers
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tbl. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

In 6 qt. saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef and drain. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes or until tender. Makes about 16 servings.

[Chris in NM]

I will add the rice - uncooked - to the rest of the ingredients and cook it all in our crock pot. I would also just use 1 c. uncooked to start with. This is very good, too!