Tomato Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 800 g (1¾ lb) chopped tomatoes or passata
• 1 onion, grated
• 100 g (½ cup) rice
• 1.2 litres (5 cups) water
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt, pepper and basil or mint

Method

1. Simmer the tomatoes, onion and water for 10 minutes.
2. Add the rice and sugar and cook 15 to 18 minutes until tender.
3. Season.
4. Finish with fresh herbs.

Tip. Greek children grow up on this in Lent. Add a spoon of oil on weekends.