Description
Polish Tomato Rice Soup, or Pomidorowa z Ryzem, is a comforting traditional soup made with a flavorful tomato base, tender rice, and aromatic vegetables. This quick and easy recipe combines tomato paste, fresh vegetables, and spices to create a hearty and warming bowl of soup perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 small leek, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated
Soup Base and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice powder
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Other
- 1/2 cup short-grained rice
- 4 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the finely chopped onion, leek, and grated carrot and saute until the vegetables are softened and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add Spices and Tomato Paste: Stir in the bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon of allspice powder, and 5 tablespoons of tomato paste, mixing well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Add Rice and Stock: Pour in 1/2 cup of short-grained rice and 4 1/4 cups of vegetable or chicken stock. Stir briefly.
- Cook Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook gently until the rice is tender and fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve the soup warm and enjoy your comforting Polish Tomato Rice Soup.
Notes
- Use short-grain rice for the best texture, as it becomes tender but doesn’t break apart easily.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Adjust the amount of tomato paste according to your preference for tomato intensity.
- For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup after cooking and mix it back in before serving.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
