Ingredients:

1 bag of gardein beefless ground

1 1/2 boxes vegetable broth

1 jar tomato sauce or pasta sauce

1 large can of italian diced tomatoes (not drained)

2-3 diced bell peppers

1 medium sweet onion diced

1 cup cooked rice

a heaping tablespoon of minced garlic

garlic powder

onion powder

marjoram

thyme

rosemary

fresh ground pepper

1/4 tsp brown sugar

smoked paprika

badia complete seasoning

celery seed

Directions:

1. Add peppers, onions, and minced garlic into soup pot and cook until translucent and peppers are soft; coat veggies and garlic with seasonings.

2. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and veggie broth and spices; stir to combine; add more spices if needed. Add gardein and stir.

3. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15-30 min. Add cooked rice and simmer for another 15 min or so.

Bon Appetit!