Basil Rice Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, celery, onion, carrot and basil.
• 2 cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 stir in rice and tomatoes and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 stir in remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.