Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients :

* 1 lb lean ground beef

* 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

* Salt and freshly ground black pepper

* 1 small yellow onion chopped (1 cup)

* 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (a little over 1/2 of a medium)

* 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes

* 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

* 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium beef broth

* 2 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

* 1/2 tsp dried basil*

* 1/2 tsp dried oregano

* 1 cup uncooked long grain white or brown rice (I love both options)

* Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional)

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