STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPER SOUP

STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPER SOUP

2 pounds lean ground beef 
2 quarts water 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 teaspoon crushed garlic 
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes and liquid 
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups cooked long grain white rice 
2 large green bell peppers, chopped 
1 cup beef broth 
2 TBSP. local honey 
2 TBSP. Creole seasoning of choice 
Parmesan/Romano cheese

In a 6 quart Dutch Oven, brown ground beef, Drain fat completely, Return meat to Dutch Oven. Add water, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes and liquid, tomato sauce, rice, bell peppers, beef broth, honey, and Creole seasoning. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 30 minutes or until bell peppers are tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Makes approximately 16 servings, 8 ounces each. When serving, garnish with Parmesan/Romano cheese.