Chorizo, Rice and Bean Soup

butter

yellow onion (, diced)

garlic cloves (, chopped)

- pound ground chorizo ((you can also use the chorizo sausage sold in casings - remove from casings when cooking))

salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)

((15-ounces) diced tomatoes)

((15-ounces) beans, rinsed and drained (you can use pinto beans, great northern, kidney... whatever you have on hand))

dried parsley

beef stock

water

uncooked rice ((feel free to use white, brown, wild, etc...))

chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

lime wedges ((optional))