*Brown ground meat and onion in large skillet till cooked through; drain.

*While cooking meat place onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, pepper, water, and broth in slow cooker. When the meat is done put in slow cooker also.

*Cook on Low for 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours

*Add green peppers and cook for about 15 minutes. Add rice and cook as directed on the package.

*When it sits it will thicken up so add 1/2 cup of rice if you want a really thick soup.