Fiesta Pasta Soup

Serves 6

6 oz. Vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces
2 14-1/2 oz. cans chicken broth
1 14-1/2 oz. can roasted garlic seasoned chicken broth
2 cups water
1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 pound smoked sausage
1 14-1/2 oz. can Mexi-corn, drained
1 14-1/2 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp. lime juice

Combine broths, water, tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder and cumin in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Cut the sausage in half lengthwise then thinly slice. Add meat, pasta, corn, and black beans to broth; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Stir in lime juice.

Ladle into bowls. Garnish each serving with minced fresh cilantro, thinly sliced avocado and grated cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese.