Savory Chorizo Sausage, Rice & Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) ground chorizo sausage (or favorite flavor sausage)
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (diced or whole)
1 cup diced zucchini (1/2-inch)
1 cup frozen roasted or plain corn
3/4 cup UNCLE BEN'S(R) Flavor Infusions Garlic & Butter Rice
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage (10 to 12 minutes).
Add onion and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened (4 to 5 minutes).
Add remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
Reduce heat to low; continue cooking 12 to 15 minutes.
Scoop into individual bowls and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.