Hearty Tomato and Grain Soup
I found this recipe on the package of PC Blue Menu Soup Mix in the winter of 2017 and I could not believe how easy and tasty it was! I also add chopped carrots and celery in the last 15 minutes of cooking, and if I have some cooked chicken bits in the freezer that I saved from my last roast chicken, I add that too. But the recipe is very delicious on it’s own, so go ahead and enjoy this easy, hearty dish!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed grains/legumes (brown rice, barley, split peas, lentils)
- 1 – 20 ounce can diced tomatoes (I prefer the no salt version)
- 1 litre (4 cups) low salt chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 small chopped onion
- Half to one tbsp Olive Oil
- ¾ cup chopped carrots (optional)
- ¾ cup chopped celery (optional)
- ¼ cup cooked chicken shredded or finely chopped (optional)
Directions
- Heat olive oil in pot; add chopped onion and cook until fragrant and translucent
- Add the mixed grains/legumes
- Add the can tomatoes
- Add chicken broth
- Add water
- Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 60 to 80 minutes. Grains should be tender, but not too soft
- Optional: In the last 15 minutes of cooking add chopped carrots, celery chicken, or whatever vegetables you prefer!
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