Description
Hearty Tomato Rice Soup is a comforting, easy-to-make meal featuring a rich tomato base, aromatic herbs, and tender rice.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend some or all of the soup with an immersion blender if a smoother texture is desired.
- Add the cooked rice and stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg