Creamy Tomato Soup With Rice Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Soup With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes (best brand possible); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) or 1 cup half-and-half (or whole milk for a lighter version); 1 cup long grain rice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes (best brand possible)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) or 1 cup half-and-half (or whole milk for a lighter version)
1 cup long grain rice

1
Melt butter in a saucepan and add olive oil, onion, basil and salt and pepper.
2
Stir and cook onions for 3-4 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
4
Gently simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
5
Blend 5 T chicken broth with flour. Add to the tomato mixture, stir and add remaining broth.
6
Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
7
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Drain.
8
When ready, puree soup with an immersion blender or regular blender.
9
Return to heat. Add sugar and cream/milk. Simmer 5 more minutes.
10
Place a serving of rice in each soup bowl (1/4 c or more, depending on how thick you like it) and pour the tomato puree over. Stir and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, sliced, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Soup With Rice 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.

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Creamy Tomato Soup With Rice

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