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Classic Spanish Rice Soup | Sopa de Arroz
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A heartwarming and delicious classic Spanish rice soup, perfect for cold winter days. Made with simple, heart-healthy ingredients, this soup is easy to make and comes together in just over 40 minutes. Serve next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Spanish red wine for a fabulous meal.
00:40:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons (preferably Spanish, from Georgetown Olive Oil Company)
- onion - 1 (medium-sized, finely chopped)
- garlic - 5 (large cloves, roughly chopped)
- carrots - 2 (peeled, cut into small bite-sized pieces)
- dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
- ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
- tomato sauce - 1/2 cup (can use half the amount of canned tomato sauce similar to passata)
- sea salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
- freshly cracked black pepper - watch the video to see (to taste)
- white beans - 15 1/2 ounces (canned, drained and rinsed)
- vegetable broth - 8 cups (can also use chicken or beef broth)
- bay leaves - 2
- Spanish round rice - 1 cup (can use other types but may need to adjust broth quantity)
- fresh lemon juice - 2 teaspoons
- fresh parsley - watch the video to see (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat a stock pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Add chopped onion, garlic, and carrots, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add Spices: Add dried thyme and ground cumin, and give it a quick mix.
- Incorporate Tomato Sauce: Add tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add Beans and Broth: Add drained white beans and vegetable broth to the pot, along with bay leaves.
- Cook the Rice: Once boiling, add Spanish round rice, cover, and simmer on low-medium heat for about 18 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, add fresh lemon juice, and mix. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
