Soupy Rice in Rich Tomato Broth

Our littlest guy was sick most of the night with a stomach virus. By noon he was so hungry, but nothing sounded good....until Mama made Soupy Rice in Rich Tomato Broth.  This dish is perfect on a cold day, when under the weather, as a snack, for breakfast, or in the lunchbox thermos. It takes minutes to prepare and tastes delicious.

Soupy Rice in Rich Tomato Broth

1/2 onion, chopped fine
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 cup white rice
2 T olive oil
1 can organic tomato sauce
1 clove of garlic
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
3 + cups water - start with three and as rice cooks, add more water as needed to keep it soupy
1 T Better Than Broth Vegetable Base low sodium version
salt to taste

Saute onion, carrot and garlic in oil until onion is translucent and carrot is soft. Add rice and saute a minute or two until rice is coated in oil. Add tomato sauce, water, veggie base, cumin and paprika. Taste and add salt if needed. Bring to a very slow simmer and cook until rice is tender. You may have to add up to two or more cups of water as the rice thickens the broth.

Serve with warm flour tortillas. If you are not sick, feel free to add cilantro and sliced avocado. Keep it simple if recovering.

Our little guy kept hovering around the kitchen anxious to try a bowl. After cooling the first bite and eating he said,"Yum Mama, this is perfect." I am so happy when I can provide just what they need to feel better.

Ok, so not the best photograph. However, this dish is meant to be simple but oh so delicious.