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January 2, 2020

Warming robust soup, Stuffed pepper soup, Potpie soup

By Melanie Behrens

These loaded soups should do the job.

Warming robust soup
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
3 C beef broth
1 C cooked rice
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, c...

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