Ingredients

  • 50 grams short grain, starchy rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stick, chopped
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 tomato, skinned and grated
  • 1 bay leave, thyme sprig, and cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Wash rice thoroughly and soak in a large bowl of water for about 20 minutes. Sieve and cook in a small pot. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, fry veggies with a pinch of salt and pepper in olive oil (without the grated tomato) over medium heat while continuously stirring them for three minutes.
  • Top veggies with broth, sugar, spices and grated tomato. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes while stirring from time to time.
  • Remove bay leaves and blend soup.Top off with sieved rice.