Description
A warm and comforting Tomato Rice Soup, perfect for cozy evenings. This dish combines the tangy flavor of tomatoes with aromatic herbs and tender rice.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant (avoid browning).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, rice, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; add more salt, pepper, or herbs to preference.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth and no-salt-added tomatoes to control sodium levels. For a creamier texture, you can stir in coconut milk near the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg