Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup • Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. ground italian sausage (mild or hot)
• 1 large white onion (diced)
• 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 large green bell or poblano pepper (diced)
• 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 24 1/2 oz. jar passata
• 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups beef broth (or more as desired)
• mozzarella or cheddar cheese (for garnish)
• 2 cups white rice (cooked)
• fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)