Ingredients

3.5 qts. of spring water

1-lb.+ one half cup Riceland natural brown rice

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

2-3 tsp.salt, more if needed

1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper

1-med. can of Hunt’s tomato sauce (regular) or 2-3 small ones

1/4 cup McCormick chili powder, more if needed

1/2 of lg. can of Hunt’s whole tomatoes,diced

1-lg. jalepeno pepper, diced

3-shakes of Tabasco sauce

1/4 stick of Parkay margarine

1 T. + more if needed of dried onion flakes

1/4 sliced fresh green bell pepper, sliced in med. pcs.

1-tsp. chicken granules

Preparation

Prepare diced, sliced or chopped items first and set aside. Bring water to boil then add rice (do not cover w/lid). Cook until done(med. soft). Add all other ingredients at the same time to the cooked rice, stir well and cover w/lid. Simmer for 1 hr. Be sure to add water to soup if too thick. This needs to be a semi-thick consistency.

Serve with saltines or toast and iced tea.