TUSCANY RICE AND BEAN SOUP
“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Marie Rizzio Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients • 8 ounces Italian sausage • 3 16-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano • 1 cup uncooked rice • 1 15 1/2-ounce can Great Northern beans, undrained
Directions Brown sausage in 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, about 6 minutes.
Drain fat.
Stir in broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano; bring to a boil.
Stir in rice and beans.
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
Nutrition Facts Calories 360 Total Fat 12g Cholesterol 30mg Sodium 963mg Total Carbohydrate 48g Dietary Fiber 7g Protein 16g USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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