Hearty Tomato Rice Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 quart water
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a pot over medium heat, mix the beef broth, water, tomato paste, garlic, and bay leaves. stir in the beef bouillon until dissolved. season with pepper. bring to a boil, and mix in the rice. reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 25 minutes, until rice is tender. remove bay leaves, and serve warm with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.