Italian Corn And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) jar chunky salsa
1 c. sodium-reduced tomato juice
1/2 c. quick cooking brown rice
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1/8 tsp. dried minced garlic
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, lima beans and Italian green beans
1/2 c. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the salsa, tomato juice, brown rice, onion, seasonings and 2 cups of water.
Bring to boiling. Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.