Basil Rice Soup

Name: Basil Rice Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 3/4 cup uncooked rice; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded,peeled and chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; salt and pepper

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup uncooked rice
2 medium tomatoes, seeded,peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, celery, onion, carrot and basil.
2

Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Stir in rice and tomatoes and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Stir in remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
5

Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.