1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Rinse brown rice with a fine mesh strainer, then boil rice uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
2. In a separate stock pot, heat up olive oil over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain beef and set aside.
3. In the stock pot, add onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes. Then add garlic and Peppers to mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Next, add both your canned and fresh tomatoes to the mixture, as well as your cooked ground beef, herbs, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low setting and simmer for up to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. When rice is done cooking, drain and set aside. When serving your soup, divide rice into bowls and cover with a hearty helping of soup. Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

*Recipe courtesy of Nature Fresh Farms