Hot Dog Soup

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

Directions

1. 1

   Place the onion and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir until the onion is soft.

2. 2

   Mix in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, mixed veggies,frankfurters and spices.

3. 3

   Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add cream cheese and mix until well blended.

5. 5

   Add cooked rice and simmer for 5 more minutes until warmed through.

6. 6

   Remove bay leaf before serving.

7. 7

   Scoop into soup bowls, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and serve.