BELL PEPPER SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Place beef in slow cooker.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice and cheese.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• When about 30 minutes are left in cooking time, gently stir in cooked rice. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer.
• Serve soup topped with cheese.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes.
• Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.  
• Add the garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.  
• Stir in the rice and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 
• Ladle the soup into bowls and top with some Cheddar and parsley.