2 lb ground chuck

3 tbsp butter, not margarine

½ cup rice, uncooked

2 stalks celery , diced

1 tomatoes, undrained

3 cups water

½ cup onion, chopped

2 green peppers, diced

salt and pepper

1 bay leaf

Brown ground chuck in 3 tbsp of butter and then drain.

Add rest of ingredients.

Cook for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese over soup in individual bowls.

Serve with warm Italian bread or rolls.

Sugar: 3g

:

Calcium: 77mg

Calories: 765kcal

Carbohydrates: 25g

Cholesterol: 161mg

Fat: 54g

Fiber: 2g

Iron: 5mg

Potassium: 897mg

Protein: 42g

Saturated Fat: 19g

Sodium: 281mg

Vitamin A: 942IU

Vitamin C: 54mg