"I lead a busy life, so I'm always trying to come up with timesaving recipes. This zippy and colorful soup is one of my husband's favorites. It has been a hit at family gatherings, too. —Vickie Gibson, Gardendale, Alabama..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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8 green onions, thinly sliced
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3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1-1/2 cups cooked rice