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Thick Tomato and Rice Soup

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A thick comforting soup, perfect for rainy days

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Ingredients

2 large cans of peeled tomatoes, minus the fluids (or 8-10 large plum tomatoe, peeled)
6-10 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
Handful fresh basil leaves
3 cups water
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup rice
salt and sugar for seasoning

Preparation

In large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, until lightly golden.
Chop the tomatoes and add to the pan.

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Season with salt and sugar (to balance off the tomato acidity) to taste.
For pizza sauce: add the dried Oregano and stir well.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover with lid.

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Remove from heat and leave to cool.
Use hand-held blender to puree.
Add rice and return to stove.
Bring to a boil, reduce and cook for approx. 20 minutes, until rice is soft.