African Peanut Soup

2 T. olive oil
2 med onions, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz. crushed tomatoes with liquid
8 c. broth
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. chili powder (optional)
2/3 c. extra crunchy peanut butter
1/2 c. uncooked brown rice

heat oil in a pan over med high heat.  cook onions and bell peppers until lightly browned.  stirring in garlic when almost done to prevent burning.  stir in tomatoes, broth, pepper and chili powder.  reduce heat and simmer uncovered on 30 min.

stir in rice cover and simmer another 15 min or until rice is tender.  stir in peanut butter until well blended and serve.