Add everything to the slow cooker EXCEPT THE RICE. Stir.
Place the lid on the slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
When the cooking time is done add the uncooked minute rice. Stir.
Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes more.
Stir and serve.
Serve topped with mozzarella cheese if desired.
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This recipe is versatile, use your favorite meat in this such as: ground sausage such as Jimmy Dean, ground turkey, chicken breasts (put in raw and shred before serving)To make vegan: use soy crumbles instead of beef or leave it out, vegetable broth and skip the cheese topping.For green pepper soup, simply use 2 green bell peppers instead of the red.How do I make this into a freezer meal?
Add everything except the rice to a Gallon size bag.
Squeeze out the excess air.
Freeze for up to a month.
Thaw in the fridge 24 hours before ready to put in the slow cooker.
Cook according to directions in the recipe card below, add Minute brand rice at the end of the cooking time.