Ingredients
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
Preparation
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.
