Recipe: Mexican Rice and Bean Soup

Recipes using McCormick Dark Chili Powder

• 1 lb sausage links
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 cups water
• 18 oz can tomato juice
• 1 lb can kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 to 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Dash pepper

1. Cut sausage links into 3/4" pieces; brown in large saucepan.
2. Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic.
3. Cook until tender but not brown.
4. Add water, tomato juice, beans, rice, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer covered 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender; stir occasionally.