Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup

Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients;

• 1-3/4 lbs. fresh tomatoes, including juice.
• 3/4 c. brown rice, uncooked.
• 1 c. celery, cooked, chopped.
• 1 c. onion, cooked, chopped.
• 3 Tbs. tomato paste.
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped.
• 1 Tbs. sugar .
• 4 c. chicken stock.
• 1/4 c. fresh (basil) herb, chopped or 1-1/2 tsp.

Preparation;

• Place all ingredients, except fresh herb (if using dried, add now), in a non-stick pot over medium high heat.
• Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and breaking up the tomatoes with edge of spoon.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Stir in the fresh herbs and serve.
• Tasty and low fat.