Tomato Soup

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy pot and saute garlic, onion, celery and carrot until onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add flour, stirring until toasty.

3. 3

   If using uncooked rice, add it with the flour and saute, stirring, until it's a little toasty.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, herbs, and cooked rice (if you are using it) and cook at least 15 minutes (about 45 minutes with raw rice; cook until rice is done).

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   For an elegant soup, puree in the blender or put through a sieve.

7. 7

   Add milk and margarine and more salt and pepper if needed.

8. 8

   Heat through but do not boil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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