Creamy Tomato Rice Recipes

CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Melt the butter and saute the onion in it until softened.
• Mix with the cooked rice and broth. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese and tomatoes. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the tomatoes are warmed.
• Place in serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan and add olive oil, onion, basil and salt and pepper.
• Stir and cook onions for 3-4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Gently simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• Blend 5 T chicken broth with flour. Add to the tomato mixture, stir and add remaining broth.
• Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Drain.
• When ready, puree soup with an immersion blender or regular blender.
• Return to heat. Add sugar and cream/milk. Simmer 5 more minutes.
• Place a serving of rice in each soup bowl (1/4 c or more, depending on how thick you like it) and pour the tomato puree over. Stir and serve.

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE AND BASIL

Steps:

• Sweat the onions and garlic in a little olive oil until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the broth, fresh basil and tomatoes, reserving some of the juice from the tomatoes.
• simmer until everything is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup with a handheld blender, or in batches in a food processor or countertop blender.
• Return the pureed soup to a low simmer.
• Gently simmer the heavy cream before adding it to the soup, then use the reserved tomato juice to adjust the final consistency.
• Add the rice just before serving.
• Serve the soup in preheated soup cups or bowls and garnish with the chiffonade of basil.

SPICY CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Finely chop the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger.
• In a large wok, gently fry the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger along with the spices in vegetable oil.
• Stir in the rice (enough for 2 persons or alter the amount and the other ingredients to cater to your needs). Ensure that the rice has been coated in the oil and spices.
• Add the can of chopped tomatoes and follow with boiling water that has been mixed with a stock cube.
• Bring the mixture to the boil again and let simmer for 15 mins, or until the rice has cooked.
• Stir in the cream and season to taste - allow to simmer gently for a further 5-10 minutes.