Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

1 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c chopped green bell pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 c tomato juice
1/4 c uncooked rice
3 c water
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Saute onion, celery, garlic and green pepper in oil until just tender. Stir beef into vegetables & cook until bee is browned. Stir in rice. Add tomatoes, juice, water, parsley, sugar, salt & pepper to beef mixture. Cover & simmer 45 minutes or until rice is cooked. Adjust liquid if necessary. Stir in cinnamon.

Serving Size: 1 cup