Fire Roasted Tomato Rice Stoup
Fire Roasted Tomato Rice Stoup: Comfort in a Bowl
Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying? Look no further than our Fire Roasted Tomato Rice Stoup! This isn’t quite a soup, and not quite a stew – it’s a wonderfully comforting in-between, packed with the smoky sweetness of fire-roasted tomatoes and a touch of warmth from simple seasonings. Perfect for a chilly evening, a quick lunch, or a comforting dinner, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
We love this recipe because it’s incredibly versatile. Use up leftover rice, adjust the seasonings to your liking, and even add a protein like shredded chicken or chickpeas for a more substantial meal. The fire-roasted tomatoes are the star of the show, lending a depth of flavor that you won’t get from regular canned tomatoes. Don’t be afraid to experiment and make it your own!
What makes this stoup special?
- Flavorful Base: The combination of sautéed onion and garlic, rich tomato paste, and smoky fire-roasted tomatoes creates a deeply flavorful base.
- Comforting Texture: The addition of rice transforms the soup into a hearty and satisfying stoup.
- Easy to Make: With a total cook time of just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Versatile: Easily adaptable to your preferences and dietary needs.
Tips for the Best Fire Roasted Tomato Rice Stoup:
- Don’t skimp on the sautéing: Taking the time to properly sauté the onion and garlic is crucial for developing a flavorful base.
- Use high-quality fire-roasted tomatoes: The better the tomatoes, the better the stoup.
- Adjust the seasonings to your liking: Feel free to add more or less basil, salt, and pepper to suit your taste.
- Get creative with toppings: A dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil can elevate this stoup to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned? While fresh tomatoes can be used, they will require more cooking time and may not achieve the same level of smoky flavor. Roasting the fresh tomatoes before adding them to the stoup is recommended.
- Can I make this stoup vegetarian or vegan? Yes! Simply omit the cocktail franks or substitute with a plant-based sausage alternative. Ensure your chicken stock is replaced with vegetable broth.
- Can I freeze this stoup? Yes, this stoup freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and freezing for up to 3 months.
- What kind of rice is best to use? Long-grain rice works well, but you can also use brown rice or wild rice. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Can I add any vegetables? Absolutely! Feel free to add chopped carrots, celery, or spinach to the stoup.
We hope you enjoy this comforting and flavorful Fire Roasted Tomato Rice Stoup! Let us know in the comments what you think!
Fire Roasted Tomato Rice Stoup
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- 1 pkg cocktail francks or 4 francks diced into 1/4" rounds
- 1-2 cups precooked rice or leftover rice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Add tomato paste and continue to sauté until it gets pasty and the bottom of the pot begins to brown.
- Add canned tomatoes and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove cover from pot and using a hand blender, blend the mixture until pureed but slightly chunky.
- Add chicken stock, brown sugar, basil, bay leaves, salt, pepper and francks.
- Bring soup to a boil and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and add rice.
- Cook for a few minutes until rice is soft and fluffy.
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