SAVORY CHORIZO SAUSAGE, RICE & BEAN SOUP

Savory Chorizo Sausage, Rice & Bean Soup image

Perfect as a cool-weather warmer-upper-or any time of year when you're in the mood for a hearty soup. Just reading the ingredients list-chorizo sausage, black beans, garlic-and-butter flavored rice-is enough to make your mouth water. Enjoy!

Provided by Uncle Ben's

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Time 42m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (diced or whole)
1 cup diced zucchini (1/2-inch)
1 cup frozen roasted or plain corn
¾ cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Garlic & Butter Rice
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage (10 to 12 minutes).
Add onion and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened (4 to 5 minutes).
Add remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
Reduce heat to low; continue cooking 12 to 15 minutes.
Scoop into individual bowls and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1242.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g