Description
Hearty Tomato Rice Soup is a comforting, easy-to-make meal featuring a rich tomato base, aromatic herbs, and tender rice. This simple tomato rice soup recipe is perfect for chilly nights, family dinners, or freezer meal prep. Vegetarian, flavorful, and nourishing with pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups cooked white rice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Blend some or all of the soup with an immersion blender if a smoother texture is desired.
6. Add the cooked rice and stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk just before serving.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Use leftover rice to save time.
Add protein like shredded chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg