"Stuffed pepper soup has all the same delicious ingredients of veggies, beef, rice, and cheese as the classic dish but with a twist...."
INGREDIENTS
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1½ pounds lean ground beef
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2 medium green peppers, (seeds and stems removed and diced (1½ cups))
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1 medium red pepper, (seeds and stem removed and diced (1 cup))
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1 cup sweet yellow onion, (finely diced)
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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29 ounces tomato purée
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14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, (undrained)
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32 ounces beef broth
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1¼ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, (optional garnish)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, (optional garnish)