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A rustic table setting featuring a yellow bowl of potato rice soup surrounded by fresh ingredients like lemon, basil, and a yellow tomato.

Cozy Potato Rice Soup (Healthy & Vegan)

This cozy Potato and Rice Soup is warm, nourishing, and budget-friendly. Packed with hearty veggies, comforting carbs, and a bright finish of fresh lemon, it is the ultimate healthy meal for chilly days!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Celery stalk chopped
  • 1 Carrot peeled and chopped
  • 500 g about 1 lb Potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1/2 cup Rice rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 liters about 6 cups Vegetable broth (homemade preferred)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 pinch Turmeric
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon juice freshly squeezed, for serving

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the crushed garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Stir in the chopped celery and carrot. Cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Step 3: Add the diced potatoes and season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of turmeric. Mix well to coat the vegetables.
  4. Step 4: Pour in the 1.5 liters of vegetable broth. Add the rinsed rice and stir to combine.
  5. Step 5: Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the rice is cooked.
  6. Step 6: About 5 minutes before the soup is completely done simmering, stir in the halved cherry tomatoes.
  7. Step 7: Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot with a generous squeeze of lemon juice in each bowl for a fresh, bright flavor.

Notes

  • Use homemade broth: It gives your soup a richer, much more natural flavor compared to store-bought boxed versions.
  • Don't skip the lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the very end is the secret to cutting through the starchy carbs and making the soup taste vibrant!
  • Wild Rice Variation: To make Potato Wild Rice Soup, swap the white rice for wild rice and increase the simmering time to 40-45 minutes.