Reply #93: "easy black bean & rice soup"

[Robeson]

As posted by mzteris on another thread:

Last night the boys wanted SOUP but I only had an hour to make it in, so a quick & easy version:

2 cans black beans (rinse @ can w/ 1/4 - 1/3can of water and add)
1 can of veg broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small diced onion (saute lightly in olive oil first)
dash celery flakes (or real celery diced if you have it & saute)
couple dashes Basil
Generous sprinkling of Greek seasoning
Garlic (minced garlic sauteed w/onion is better but I was out!)
1 small handful of white rice
1 small handful of brown rice
1 med handful of TVP
1 mushroom buillion cube (optional)

Simmer til rice is done.

(I'm SUCH an exact cook, aren't I? LOL)

The boyos loved it.

I'm sure you could add diced carrots, too. Or salsa for a more spicy version. OR you could use macaroni instead of rice. Or (well, you get the idea. )