Basil Rice Soup

Name: Basil Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Marie

"Thirty minute delicious chicken flavored soup. Servings vary according to portion size. For extra flavor, top with grated parmesan cheese before serving."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

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

Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, celery, onion, carrot and basil.
Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice and tomatoes and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.