Tomato soup with rice is simple, steady comfort. The tomatoes bring warmth and brightness, the rice adds body, and together they make a bowl that feels filling without being heavy. It’s the kind of soup that’s been made for generations quietly nourishing and easy to return to.
This is Let’s Veg cooking at its most familiar and reassuring.
Tomato Soup with Rice
Tomato soup with rice made simple and comforting. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy lunches and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Equipment
soup pot with lid
soup bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Stir in sugar if using.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Use short-grain rice for a creamier texture
Add fresh basil or parsley before serving
For a smoother soup, blend tomatoes before adding rice