Basil Tomato Rice Soup

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500 best comfort food recipes, by johanna burkhard

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Steps

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In a soup pot , heat oil over medium heat.

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Add in onion , celery , garlic , and basil.

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Cook , stirring , for 5 minutes or until softened.

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In a food processor , puree tomatoes with juice.

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Add to pot with stock and rice.

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Season with sugar , salt , and pepper to taste.

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Bring to a boil.

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Decrease heat , cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Stir in parsley.

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To make a creamy soup , add 1 / 2 cup whipping cream along with the parsley.

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If you have fresh basil , substitute 2 tablespoons of the chopped fresh basil for the dried basil and add along with the parsley.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery, garlic cloves, dried basil leaves, plum tomatoes, chicken stock, long-grain white rice, sugar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh parsley