Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: tomato rice soup, homemade soup, vegetable rice soup, deesviral recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup white rice
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they begin breaking down.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add the white rice, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

Serving Tips

• Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.
• Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
• Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

Why This Recipe Works

Fresh tomatoes create a naturally rich broth while rice makes the soup hearty and filling. The vegetables and basil add fresh flavor and comforting homemade taste.