Kimmie's Amazing Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup uncooked white rice

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme, and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the white wine and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and beef broth, and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Stir in the rice and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

Interesting Facts

• Green peppers are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber.
• Ground beef is a good source of protein and iron.
• Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
• White wine is a good source of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and is low in fat.