Stuffed Pepper Soup

I found this recipe the other day and had to make it. I didn't think Brad would like it because he isn't fond of soup, so I made it for lunch. It was really good. I liked that the green pepper wasn't overpowering. I didn't have 2 cans of plain diced tomatoes, so I had to use 1 can of plain and 1 can of tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano. The only problem I found, which really isn't a big deal, is the rice absorbs the liquid and if you eat if for leftovers it isn't soup anymore... but it's still tasty :)

STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 green pepper chopped

1 large onion chopped

1 clove garlic minced

2 cans diced tomato

2 cans tomato sauce

1 can chickenor beef broth

1/4 tsp thyme

1/8 tsp ground sage

1 cup cooked riced

salt and pepper to taste

Brown ground meat and onion; drain. Add green pepper, garlic, tomato, tomato sauce, broth and seasonings. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until pepper is soft. Add cooked rice and mix well.