Optional spices: we recommend dashes of curry, cumin and cayenne.

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil (for thicker soup use 5 1/2 cups water). Whisk contents of package into boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour, stirring frequently. Salt and pepper to taste.

Remove tops, stems & seeds from green peppers. Drop peppers into boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Brown ground beef with spices. Add 1 1/2 cups of soup to beef. Stuff green peppers with soup & meat mixutre. Place in a baking dish, pour remainder of soup over peppers and sprinkle with parmesan or cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350° for one hour.