Tomato and Rice Soup With Basil Recipe

Name: Tomato and Rice Soup With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth; ½ cup long-grain white rice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; cayenne pepper, a pinch; ½ cup whipping cream; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup finely sliced fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
½ cup long-grain white rice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
cayenne pepper, a pinch
½ cup whipping cream
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ cup finely sliced fresh basil

1
In a big pot, melt butter over med-high heat.
2
Add in onion and celery; saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add dried basil and saute for 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes with juice and tomato paste, stirring to incorporate the paste and break up the tomatoes.
5
Decrease heat; simmer until liquid has reduced by half, 10-20 minutes.
6
Add stock and bring to a simmer; add rice and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes.
7
Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
8
Stir in cream and bring to a simmer.
9
Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with cheese and fresh basil.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped celery, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Rice Soup With Basil 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.

Tomato and Rice Soup With Basil

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