Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- ¾ lb Italian sausage (casings removed, spicy or mild)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (*optional - for extra kick)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 798 ml canned diced tomatoes, no salt added ((28oz))
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup dry long grain brown rice ((rinsed well))
- shredded mozzarella cheese for serving
Instruction
- In a large (around 5 quarts) dutch oven or soup pot, brown Italian sausage over medium-high heat, stirring often to crumble, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add onion and peppers, and cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, salt, oregano, paprika (if using) and pepper and cook 1 minute.
- Add broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and rice and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with mozzarella and fresh parsley as desired.
