Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup parboiled or brown rice
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • In a large soup pot, sauté grated garlic and chopped basil at medium heat for about a minute, without letting the garlic brown.
  • Turn the heat to low, add crushed tomatoes, water and salt. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
  • Add rice, stir well. Turn heat to low, cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the rice starts to soften (increase the time to 30-35 minutes if using brown rice).
  • Take pot off the heat and keep it covered for another 10 minutes or until rice has cooked completely.
  • ENJOY!!