Stuffed Pepper Stoup - Rachael Ray

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
• salt and black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice (eyeball it)
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 12 -15 basil leaves, shredded
• grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to pass at table