Tomato Rice Soup with Basil

This soup is very simple and is wonderful when you are not feeling well. It is not complicated and it is not super flavorful, I make it when someone is feeling under the weather and can't hold down a big meal. You can use your favorite rice.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 568  ml tomato juice
• 1 (30 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 1  cup rice
• 1  bunch fresh basil (to taste)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large soup pot.
2. Add onions and sauté a few minutes.
3. Add garlic and sauté one minute (until fragrant).
4. Add tomato juice, diced tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer.
6. Add rice.
7. When rice is almost cooked add fresh basil and finish cooking until rice is to your liking.
8. Serve with salted tops soda crackers.