Rich tomato and rice soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1largeOnion, chopped
1teaspoonBasil
1Bay leaf
1tablespoonWholewheat flour
1smallCarrot, diced
1Celery stick, chopped
1teaspoonBrown sugar
1tablespoonCider vinegar
14ouncesCanned tomatoes, chopped
1pintWater
1smallGarlic clove, crushed
Soy sauce, to taste
Salt, to taste
2ouncesSoy milk
3tablespoonsCooked rice
2tablespoonsRoasted sunflower seeds

Directions

Heat oil in a soup pot & saute the onion, basil & bay leaf for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the carrot, celery, sugar, vinegar, tomatoes with their juice & water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat & let cool slightly. Blend till smooth with the garlic, soy sauce & salt. Add the soy milk & rice. Reheat & serve garnished with a sprinkling of sunflower seeds.

David Scott & Claire Golding, "The Vegan Diet" File