Savory Chorizo Sausage, Rice & Bean Soup

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 32 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

A hearty winter soup with chorizo sausage, black beans, garlic-and-butter flavored rice is sure to warm you up in chilly weather.

• 1 (1 pound) ground chorizo sausage (or favorite flavor sausage)

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

• 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (diced or whole)

• 1 cup diced zucchini (1/2-inch)

• 1 cup frozen roasted or plain corn

• 3/4 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Garlic & Butter Rice

• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage (10 to 12 minutes).

2 Add onion and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened (4 to 5 minutes).

3 Add remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese.

4 Reduce heat to low; continue cooking 12 to 15 minutes.

5 Scoop into individual bowls and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.