Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped small
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 8 ounces chicken broth
  • 8 ounces water
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frankfurters, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • parmesan cheese

Method

  • Place the onion and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir until the onion is soft.
  • Mix in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, mixed veggies,frankfurters and spices.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and mix until well blended.
  • Add cooked rice and simmer for 5 more minutes until warmed through.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Scoop into soup bowls, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and serve.