Tomato and Rice Soup

Directions

1. In a large soup pot, sauté grated garlic and chopped basil at medium heat for about a minute, without letting the garlic brown.
2. Turn the heat to low, add crushed tomatoes, water and salt. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
3. Add rice, stir well. Turn heat to low, cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the rice starts to soften (increase the time to 30-35 minutes if using brown rice).
4. Take pot off the heat and keep it covered for another 10 minutes or until rice has cooked completely.
5. ENJOY!!