Description
Hearty, comforting, and full of rich tomato flavor, this Tomato Rice Soup is the perfect cozy bowl for any day. Packed with tender rice and savory herbs, it’s an easy, wholesome recipe that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Stir in dried basil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice and heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot with fresh parsley garnish.
Notes
- Use leftover rice to make this recipe even faster.
- Add a splash of cream or coconut milk for a creamy version.
- Top with grated parmesan for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg