Hot Mushroom-Rice Soup

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Meal Occasion: Soup, Appetizer, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Side Dish
Cuisine Type: American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

3/4	cup UNCLE BEN’S® Instant Rice
1	lb. sliced mushrooms
2	Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
1	large onion coarsely chopped
2	cloves garlic minced
1/4	tsp. dried oregano crushed
2	tsp. vegetable oil
1	can beef broth
2	tsp. ground cumin
1/4	cup picante sauce (medium) or salsa as desired

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven; add mushrooms, onion and garlic.
2. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add remaining ingredients; except cheese. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Try adding additional vegetables to the soup such as corn and tomatoes.