Coconut Curry Dumpling Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 pound hot Italian sausage
02 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, ½-inch chop
04 - 1 green bell pepper, ½-inch chop
05 - 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
06 - ⅛-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Liquids & Tomatoes

07 - 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, no salt/seasonings added
08 - 1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
09 - 6 cups low sodium beef broth

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
13 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon pepper

→ Rice & Cheese

16 - ¾ cup uncooked long grain white rice
17 - ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
18 - Freshly shredded mozzarella for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Cook sausage and onions in large pot over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, breaking up sausage. Add bell peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté 2-3 minutes until meat is cooked. Drain grease.
02 - Add tomatoes, rice, herbs, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
03 - Cover, bring to boil. Reduce to low and simmer 8-12 minutes until rice is cooked.
04 - Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more broth if desired for thinner soup.
05 - Top individual servings with shredded mozzarella.

# Notes:

01 - Can use cooked rice or brown rice (see notes)
02 - Can substitute ground beef or turkey for sausage
03 - Refrigerates well for 4-5 days