Basil Tomato-Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Basil Tomato-Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, including juice; 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, including juice
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add in onion, celery, garlic, and basil; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.
3
In a food processor, puree tomatoes with juice; add to pot with stock and rice; season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
4
Bring to a boil; decrease heat, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.
5
Stir in parsley.
6
**To make a creamy soup, add 1/2 cup whipping cream along with the parsley.
7
**If you have fresh basil, substitute 2 tablespoons of the chopped fresh basil for the dried basil and add along with the parsley.

815

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Basil Tomato-Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Tomato-Rice Soup

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