Meatball Soup

1/2	lb.	ground beef
1	pk.	zesty Italian salad dressing mix — divided
1/4	c.	plain bread crumbs
6	c.	water
4		stalks celery — chopped
1		carrot — chopped
1	can(s)	stewed tomatoes — 8 oz.
1/4	tsp.	crushed red pepper
1 1/2	c.	minute instant brown rice
		bread soup bowls

1.	Mix meat, 1 tsp. salad dressing mix, and bread crumbs in bowl.
2.	Shape into 1" meatballs and set aside.
3.	Bring water to boil in large pan.
4.	Add meatballs, remaining salad dressing mix, and vegetables; bring to a boil.
5.	Stir in rice.
6.	Return to boil.
7.	Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
8.	Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
9.	Serve in bread bowls.

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