World Flavors Cookbook

Domatosoupa me Ryzi

Greek tomato rice soup — silky tomato broth with rice, olive oil, and fresh basil. The simplest and most comforting Greek soup.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 600g ripe tomatoes (or canned San Marzano)
• 100g short-grain rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1L vegetable broth
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh basil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add tomatoes and sugar. Cook 10 minutes until reduced.
3. Add broth. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Add rice. Cook 15-18 minutes until tender.
5. Finish with olive oil and fresh basil.