rice soup recipes
This comforting rice soup is a warm and nourishing dish that features tender rice cooked in a flavorful broth. It's perfect for a cozy dinner or a light meal and can be customized with various vegetables and proteins to suit your taste.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 stirring spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 ladle
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice jasmine or white rice
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- chopped green onions for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the uncooked rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced carrot and minced ginger (if using) to the pot. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the rinsed rice and soy sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the broth's flavor with more soy sauce if desired.
- Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to add cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp for added protein.
This soup can be easily adapted with seasonal vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.