Description

There’s something deeply comforting about a big bowl of tomato rice soup. It’s the kind of soup that’s perfect for cozy nights, served with crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese. We’re keeping it simple using pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes and white rice. Whether you’re warming up after a chilly day or looking for an easy, satisfying meal, this tomato rice soup is bound to hit the spot.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, shredded
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
⅓ cup white rice, rinsed and drained

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Instructions

Preheat a soup pot over medium/high heat. Add the olive oil and onions, cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder and basil. Stir to combine. Stir in the rice and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat down and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
After 15 minutes, cover and turn off the heat. Let it sit covered for another 15 minutes until the rice is cooked through. Check for seasoning, serve with crusty bread, grilled cheese or on its own.