| Ingredients:   | Ingredients:  2 tablespoons olive oil
 4 medium green bell peppers, diced
 
 1 large yellow onion, diced
 
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 
 1 pound ground beef
 
 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 
 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
 
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 
 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
 
 One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
 
 One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
 
 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
 
 1 cup cooked white rice
 
 Shredded Cheddar, for serving
 
 Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
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      | Directions: | Directions: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.
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