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Henri Matisse

Stuffed Pepper Soup
Yields: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground sirloin
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup finely diced onion
1 (29 ounce) can diced
tomatoes (or for spicier dish - 3 cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 quart chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup white rice

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large stock pot brown ground meat, pepper and onion. Cook until onion is translucent and meat is brown.

2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, thyme, sage and season with salt and pepper. Add rice, bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until peppers are tender and rice is done.