JORDANIAN TOMATO RICE SOUP | jordanian tomato rice soup recipe | IICCM College of Culinary Arts

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is a cost-effective substitute.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while white beans are often less expensive.

Soak the rice for about 30 minutes

Blanch the tomatoes by making a slit on the bottom and boiling them in water for 2-3 minutes

Transfer the blanched tomatoes to cold water to stop the cooking process

Peel the cooled tomatoes and finely chop them

Melt 25g of butter in a pot

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent

Add the blanched, chopped tomatoes and mix until mushy

Stir in half a teaspoon of tomato paste for color and flavor

Add 1-2 pieces of cinnamon sticks and season with salt and pepper to taste

Add water and bring to a boil

Add 3 tablespoons of soaked basmati rice and stir well

Simmer until the rice is cooked properly

Garnish with parsley before serving

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