Tomato Soup with Rice
This Tomato Soup with Rice is basically your childhood in a bowl — but glow’d up. It’s warm, tangy, and hearty enough to count as dinner when you “don’t feel like cooking.” The rice adds comfort, texture, and a sneaky way to make this soup feel like a meal without any effort. Each spoonful brings the cozy satisfaction of lazy evenings and Netflix marathons. It’s creamy, soothing, and just the right amount of fancy for something that takes minimal effort. Honestly, it’s what self-care tastes like — no candles required, just carbs and calm.
Tomato Soup with Rice
A cozy, hearty vegan tomato soup simmered with herbs, tender rice, and creamy richness — perfect for cold nights or stress-eating with style.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 5 ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup uncooked rice white or brown
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup coconut milk or cashew cream
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and golden.
- Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook for 10 minutes until tomatoes soften completely.
- Add vegetable broth and rice, stirring well.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Blend half the soup for creaminess, then mix it back in.
- Stir in coconut milk and maple syrup if using.
- Serve hot, garnished with basil and olive oil.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 42%
- Vitamin C: 50%
- Iron: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Potassium: 15%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use jasmine rice for fragrance or brown rice for a nutty bite.
- Add chili flakes if you like a little attitude in your soup.
- Don’t skip the blending step — it creates that restaurant-worthy texture.
- For extra creaminess, top with vegan yogurt or oat cream.
- This soup reheats beautifully, so make extra — future you will thank present you.
