Tuscany Rice And Bean Soup

• From: USA Rice Federation

Ingredients

• 8 oz Italian sausage

• 3 16-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• 1/4 tsp dried oregano

• 1 cup uncooked rice

• 1 15 1/2-ounce can Great Northern beans, undrained

Make this quick meal-in-itself soup any night of the week. Italian sausage gives it a hearty taste.

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.