Mexican Rice And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pork sausage links
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c. water
1 large can tomato juice
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1/2 c. long grain rice
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper

Preparation

Cut links into pieces; brown.
Remove from pan; spoon off all but 1 or 2 tablespoons fat.
Add onion and garlic; cook until tender.
Add water, juice, beans, rice, sausage links and seasonings.
Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until rice is done.