Rice and Vegetables Soup ( hoorba Trish)

Embrace the comforting flavors of this delightful spinach and vegetable rice soup, also known as "shoorba trish". This dish is nutritious, easy to make, and perfect for any time of the year. Paired with crispy, garlic-herb baguette slices, it's an excellent choice for a nourishing meal that warms both the heart and soul.

Ingredients

🥬 1 8oz bag of spinach, washed
🍚 1/2 cup of rice, washed
🥕 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
🧅 1 small onion, chopped
🧄 1 clove of garlic, chopped
🍅 1 6oz can of tomato paste
🌿 Cilantro, as much as desired
🐓 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon
🧂 1 teaspoon of salt
🍋 1 teaspoon of citric acid or 1/3 cup of lemon juice
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red peppers
🥄 2 tablespoons of oil
🥖 1 baguette, sliced on an angle
🧈 2 tablespoons of butter
🧄 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
🌿 1 teaspoon of dried parsley

Instructions

1- Prepare the Soup:

• In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the rice, sauté for another minute.
• Add the frozen mixed vegetables and the washed spinach. Cover the pot and allow the spinach to wilt.

2- Add Tomato Paste and Spices:

• In a separate bowl, dissolve the tomato paste in 6 cups of water. Add this mixture to the wilted spinach and rice in the pot.
• Stir in chicken bouillon, salt, citric acid (or lemon juice), black pepper, and crushed red peppers.
• Mix well, then add cilantro and stir again.
• Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.

3- Prepare the Baguette:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Mix in garlic powder and dried parsley.
• Spread the butter mixture evenly over the sliced baguette pieces.
• Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil until toasty and golden, about 1 minute.

4- Serve:

• Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and serve with the toasted baguette on the side.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: Approximately 250
Macronutrients per serving: 5g protein, 8g fats, 38g carbohydrates
Equipment: Large pot, baking sheet, small mixing bowl

Cooking Tips:

• Adjust the level of citric acid or lemon juice to taste for more or less sourness.

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Spinach and Vegetable Rice Soup with Garlic-Herb Baguette