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Tomato Rice Soup

The ultimate comfort food! Hearty homemade tomato soup with basmati rice, herbs, and spices. Vegan, dairy free, gluten free, all natural recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery diced small
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 5 1/4 cups diced ripe red tomatoes or use 3 cans, 14 oz each
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar cuts the acid - optional but recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup white rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery and salt. Sauté until tender.
  2. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a blender, then add 3 1/2 cups or 2 cans of the diced tomatoes, sugar, black pepper and cayenne pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Return mixture to the pot and add rice, vegetable broth and remaining 1 3/4 cups or 1 can of diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and broth is rich and thick.
  4. Add parsley and lemon juice, stir to combine. Serve.

Notes

  • You will also need: Large sauce pot with lid, blender

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Potassium 347mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3645IU (73%) Vitamin C 17.7mg (20%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 886mg 37%
Potassium 347mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3645IU 73%
Vitamin C 17.7mg 20%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.