Homemade Vegetable and Tomato Rice Soup

1Preparing the Soup Base In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, (1) chopped onion (1), and minced garlic (3 cloves). Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

2Add the diced tomato (1 large) and tomato paste (2 tablespoons). Stir well to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomato (1 large) breaks down.

3Simmering the Soup Pour in the vegetable broth (6 cups) and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4Adding the Rice (1 cup) Add the washed and drained rice (1 cup) to the pot. Increase the heat to medium and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice (1 cup) is cooked and the soup thickens slightly.

5Serving Garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this delicious homemade vegetable and tomato (1 large) rice (1 cup) soup hot with some crusty bread on the side.