Description
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food: Savory Soup Rice. This cozy dish is the perfect blend of soft, tender rice swimming in a flavorful, aromatic broth with colorful vegetables that brighten up every spoonful. Whether you’re craving a quick breakfast fix, looking for easy dinner ideas, or just need a healthy snack to soothe your soul, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. From the warmth of garlic and onion to the subtle herbs and perfectly cooked grains, it’s an experience that wraps you in comfort and flavor. Ideal for chilly nights or lazy weekends, this dish will find its way into your regular food ideas rotation.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup uncooked white rice (jasmine or long grain)
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in rice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 18–20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are fully cooked.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup