Tomato and Rice Soup

This Tomato and Rice Soup is a comforting and hearty Lebanese dish, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Packed with fresh tomatoes and fragrant spices, it offers a warm embrace of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes - 400 grams, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• White rice - 100 grams, rinsed
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, add the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender.
6. Remove from heat and let the soup sit for a few minutes before serving.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• High in fiber from the rice and tomatoes, promoting healthy digestion.

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