Tomato & Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (8.8 oz) Carolina® Ready to Heat Garlic & Olive Oil Jasmine Rice
- 3 cups strained puréed tomatoes (passata)
- 2 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
This quick and tasty variation of a classic tomato soup recipe is loaded with hearty vegetables and naturally flavored Carolina® Garlic and Olive Oil Jasmine Rice ready in 90 seconds. Whip this soup up for a quick lunch or weekend meal with family.
Step 1
In saucepan, combine puréed tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Stir in rice and carrots; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened and rice is heated through.Step 2
Stir in spinach; cook for about 1 minute or until slightly wilted. Remove from heat.Step 3
Divide soup evenly among bowls. Serve with Parmesan cheese.Tip: Top this soup with freshly chopped basil, chives or parsley, if desired, for an added touch of flavor.
Cheesy Tips
This tomato soup with rice is perfect for a comfort food pairing of a toasted grilled cheese sandwich or garlic bread to dip in your rice soup. The combinations are endless but one thing is for certain that this soup will keep you warm when you need it.
Speaking of grilled cheese, really feeling the comfort food season and craving some more cheesy dishes? Why not try this Gluten Free mac and cheese rice recipe!
Veggie loaded
Upgrade your favorite childhood classic by using the fresh tomatoes you have on hand to make your own passata or use canned passata that is close to or fully 100% tomatoes. If you want to use whole grain rice, swap in pre-cooked Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice. Simply cook according to package instructions.
This soup is also a delicious way to sneak vegetables into your meal for picky eaters in the family. Adding vegetables like spinach and carrots helps you to get your daily serving of vegetables without overpowering the flavor of the dish. To add even more texture, toss in corn or chopped broccoli.
