Tex-Mex Tomato Rice Soup
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 116 |
| pro | 2 g |
| total fat | 5 g |
| sat. fat | 0 |
| carb | 17 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 409 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5 |
| iron | 9 |
| vit A | 70 |
| vit C | 40 |
| folate | 7 |
Garnish this kid-friendly soup with minced fresh coriander, shredded chicken or/and sour cream. Serve with Monterey Jack and Green Pepper Quesadillas.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup minced fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Preparation
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add carrots, rice, tomatoes and 4 cups (1 L) water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.) Add coriander and lime juice.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2005
- Keywords : Soup; Vegetarian; Tex-Mex; Simmer; Tomatoes; Rice; Jalapeno pepper;
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