Not your traditional Tomato Soup, but perhaps a little better.
It’s hard to find any way to improve a good bowl of tomato soup. It’s the ultimate comfort food, especially on a cold day. Plus, it’s easy to put together, so it’s not like you’re standing over a stove for hours at a time. However, if there’s one way to make tomato soup a little better, it’s by adding rice. Doing so doesn’t make the recipe any more complicated; it just makes the soup a little heartier with a little more texture and flavor. Who could possibly say no to that?
Keep in mind that this soup recipe is a little more than just tomatoes and rice. It also calls for onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and a few other ingredients that help create a diverse flavor profile. It’s not an overpowering taste – just sweet and spicy enough to get your taste buds activated. Nobody is trying to reinvent the wheel with this recipe. It just puts a new twist on tomato soup that makes it a little better.
Is Tomato Rice Soup Healthy?
For a soup that tastes this good, tomato rice soup is remarkably healthy. It’s free of any meat or dairy products, making it a good choice for vegetarians and vegans. While it’s low on protein because there is no meat, the soup is also low in calories, fat, and sodium, so there is virtually no downside to this soup. Plus, with tomatoes, onions, and a few types of seasoning in the soup, there are plenty of nutrients that make it both good for you and delicious to eat.
Adjusting Soup Density
There are several ways to adjust the density of your tomato rice soup. The best way is to add more rice and use a little less vegetable broth if you prefer a denser soup. Of course, more broth and less rice will have the opposite effect. It’s also possible to make the soup more dense and nutrient-rich by adding more vegetables to the pot. Carrots and celery are usually the best vegetables to add to tomato soup, but others can work too, if available. Of course, if you don’t care about this being a vegetarian-friendly soup, adding turkey, chicken, or sausage can add another element and make the soup more dense and richer, too.
How To Make Ahead And Store
This soup is pretty simple so it’s best to make it and eat it the same day. If there is leftover soup, allow it to cool and move it to an airtight container. In the fridge, the soup will remain good for up to 5 days, and you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
To complement any bowl of tomato soup, I always recommend Air Fryer Grilled Cheese. This combination of soup and sandwich is unbeatable. You may also want to try a Gluten-Free Grilled Cheese Hummus Sandwich. Likewise, a salad also blends well with tomato soup, with or without a sandwich. Personally, I would go with a Broccoli Apple Salad or perhaps a Mediterranean Cucumber Salad. However, any type of salad you prefer would go well with this soup.
If you’re a true fan of tomato soup and want to try other variations of it, I would recommend Tomato Basil Soup, which obviously puts a little more emphasis on basil. There is also Keto Tomato Soup for those with dietary restrictions and Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a simple version of this classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 can 28 ounces no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup long-grain brown rice
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the rice to the pot, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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