This soup tastes like stuffed peppers! It is filled with ground beef, red and green peppers, tomatoes, rice, and lots of flavor. Serve this when you need something hearty! Bonus; it's super easy to make! Serves 8

1 pound lean ground beef

4 medium or 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (See Video)

2 medium or 1 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups chopped onion

4 cups beef broth

2 cups water

1 cup uncooked rice

28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained

4 teaspoons dried basil

3 cups good-quality or homemade marinara sauce

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt & pepper, to taste

In a large soup or stock pot, brown the beef over medium-high heat, breaking up any chunks with a potato masher. Cook until well browned.

Add the peppers and onions; season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook and stir until softened and beginning to brown. Stir in the broth, water, rice and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Stir in the tomatoes, marinara, and vinegar. Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.