Stuffed Pepper Soup

Name: Stuffed Pepper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 pound mild ground Italian sausage (or use hot if preferred); 1 small yellow onion (diced (1 cup)); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted); 2 cups Rao's marinara (or 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, see note 1); 2 cups beef broth; 1 large beef bouillon cube (see note 2); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup Cooked rice (see note 3); Fresh parsley (optional); Cheese (for serving: Parmesan, sharp Cheddar, or mozzarella, optional)