Black Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 30 oz black beans divided undrained canned
• 1.5 cups brown rice instant uncooked
• 0.5 cup onions chopped
• 0.7 oz env. seasons dressing mix italian good
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Blend 1-1/2 cans beans in blender until smooth.
2. Pour into large saucepan.
3. Add remaining beans, water, onions and dressing mix; stir until well blended. Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
4. Stir in rice; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min. or until heated through; stir.