Mediterranean Tomato Soup with Rice
Course: Recipes, Soups u0026amp; Salads, Vegetarian4
servings30
minutesA light and aromatic Mediterranean tomato soup with rice, featuring a blend of fresh herbs, diced tomatoes, and tender brown rice. Simmered in a savory broth, this soup offers a taste of southern France in every spoonful.
Ingredients
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) gluten-free, low-sodium chicken broth, such as Swanson’s Natural Goodness
1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, including juices
1/4 c diced fresh onion
1-1/2 Tbs. of finely chopped fresh oregano, basil, marjoram and rosemary, plus extra for garnish
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/4 c instant brown rice
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a two-quart heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
- Brimming with the fresh herb flavors of southern France, this recipe uses instant rice that slightly thickens the soup as it cooks and gives it body. If you don’t like chunks of tomato, puree the tomatoes in a blender before you cook them. Or, puree the entire soup with an immersion blender after it has simmered 20 minutes for an extra-smooth consistency.
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