Soup, there it is!

Ok i stumbled upon this and am SO glad i did. this is my new favorite soup. seriously.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground sirloin

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup finely diced onion

1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon dried sage

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup white rice

DIRECTIONS
In a large stock pot brown ground meat. Drain fat and add pepper and onion. Cook until onion is translucent, not letting them brown.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, thyme, sage and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until peppers are tender.
In another saucepan boil 2 cups water, and add rice. Cook until rice is tender and then add to soup. Heat soup through and serve.