Stuffed Pepper Soup III

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
• 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

Directions

Brown meat in large stock pot. When meat is nearly cooked through add the onion and green pepper, and let cook for 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, cubed potatoes, cilantro and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.

Place 1/4 cup of rice on bottom of individual serving bowls. Pour soup over rice and garnish with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.