Hamburger Rice Soup  

On cool days, this is one of our favorite recipes to make. It is a warm and comforting soup that reminds me of my mama's cooking. 

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (32 oz.) carton beef broth
2 (10 3/4 oz. ) cans condensed tomato soup
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 or 2 carrots, cut in rounds, or diced (optional)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c. raw rice*

Directions

In a cast iron Dutch oven, brown the ground beef, bell peppers, and onion. Drain off excess grease.

Stir in the beef broth, condensed tomato soup, diced tomatoes, carrot, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper and rice.  Bring to a boil. Cover the Dutch oven and lower the heat to a simmer.  Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender. If you need more liquid, add some water, tomato juice or more beef broth.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve in bowls. You can add some shredded cheddar cheese into the soup as well.

Use your favorite rice. We like Jasmine Brown rice.  If using brown rice, it will need to about 45 minutes.