Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup uncooked rice
• 2 15-ounce cans black beans (drained, can be other beans if you prefer)
• 4 cup chicken stock
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Mix (or other favorite seasoning mix.)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• toppings for soup (: grated cheese, salsa, chopped cilantro, chopped onion)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To Make the Soup in a Slow Cooker: ---

2. 2

   Place all ingredients in the crock of a slow cooker. Stir gently.

3. 3

   Place the lid on top and turn on the cooker. Cook for 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.

4. 4

   Serve with preferred toppings.

5. 5

   --- To Make the Soup in a Pressure Cooker: ---

6. 6

   Place all ingredients in the pot of an electric pressure cooker. Stir gently.

7. 7

   Press the saute button and allow the soup to simmer, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Serve with toppings.

9. 9

   --- To Make the Soup on the Stovetop: ---

10. 10

    Place all ingredients in a medium stockpot. Stir gently.

11. 11

    Cook over medium heat, simmering for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

12. 12

    Serve with toppings.