Contest Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients:

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) beef broth

Method:

1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, green peppers and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta sauce, tomatoes, broth and prepared rice; heat through.

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Prize Winning Recipe
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 238 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.

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