• 6 cups vegetable juice drink
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (151⁄4 oz.) whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced chorizo
• 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
• 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the “Warm” light will come on. Push the “On” switch to “Cook”. Place the lid on the cooker. Set kitchen timer and cook for 20 minutes. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish each serving with coarsely crumbled tortilla chips.

Makes about 10 cups/5 servings