Tomato soup with rice
Description
A hearty and aromatic soup. In Italy, tomato soup with basil is very popular, while in Russia, a well-known version of this dish is tomato soup with rice. The soup turns out very delicate yet filling—after all, it contains both rice and meat. In terms of flavor, tomato soup with rice is flawless—the combination of ingredients is nearly perfect, and the cooking method is just as good. Good luck with your cooking, friends! :) Serve hot in bowls and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
If using frozen peas - they must be thawed.
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Step 3
Pour 2.5 liters of water into a pot, add a piece of beef with bone, and cook over medium heat for about 1 hour. When the beef becomes tender, it means you can proceed to the next step.
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Step 4
While the beef broth is cooking, we need to blanch the tomatoes. To do this, make cross-shaped cuts on the tomatoes and drop them into boiling water.
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Step 5
Keep the tomatoes in boiling water for 20 seconds.
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Step 6
Immediately after that, pour cold water over the tomatoes and peel off their skin.
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Step 7
Blanch the tomatoes and puree them using a blender.
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Step 8
When the meat broth is ready, prick the onion in several places and add it to the pot.
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Step 9
Cut the carrots, parsley, and celery into large pieces and add them to the broth. Cook for another 20-25 minutes.
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Step 10
After this time has elapsed, remove the vegetables from the pot using a skimmer.
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Step 11
We also take the beef out of the broth, separate the meat from the bone, and cut it into cubes.
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Step 12
Add the diced beef back into the broth and bring to a boil.
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Step 13
Add the thoroughly washed rice, stir, and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 14
Then add the peas.
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Step 15
And immediately after the peas - tomato puree.
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Step 16
Salt.
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Step 17
Season with black pepper and dried or fresh basil. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Step 18
Pour into bowls and serve. :)