Creamy Tomato Rice Food

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and heat the oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the salt and remove from heat.
• Stir in the cooked rice and transfer to an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top in an even layer.
• Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the oven rack closest to the broiler. Broil until the top bubbles and turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan and add olive oil, onion, basil and salt and pepper.
• Stir and cook onions for 3-4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Gently simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• Blend 5 T chicken broth with flour. Add to the tomato mixture, stir and add remaining broth.
• Bring to a simmer and continue simmering for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Drain.
• When ready, puree soup with an immersion blender or regular blender.
• Return to heat. Add sugar and cream/milk. Simmer 5 more minutes.
• Place a serving of rice in each soup bowl (1/4 c or more, depending on how thick you like it) and pour the tomato puree over. Stir and serve.

CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Melt the butter and saute the onion in it until softened.
• Mix with the cooked rice and broth. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese and tomatoes. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the tomatoes are warmed.
• Place in serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

SOOTHING CREAMY RICE

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan combine rice with broth and bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the peas and simmer, covered 5 minutes longer. At this point you can serve half to the kids, garnished with some cheese. If you are making this for adult tastes only stir in Worcestershire, cayenne and grated cheese. Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until the cheese is entirely melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately before the dish gets gummy.
• To reheat leftovers and change the flavor a bit, layer the rice in a baking dish and top with some tomato sauce. Cover and reheat in a microwave or regular oven until very hot.

TEX-MEX LAZY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in a colander until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a 5- to 10-cup rice cooker. Fill with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the beans in a small pile. Directly next to the beans, add the ground beef in a pile, then the red pepper, green pepper and corn, so each ingredient has its own section of the circle.
• Turn the tomato core-side down and make a deep X with a sharp knife across the bottom. Place the tomato in the center of the rice cooker with the X facing up. Close the rice cooker and follow the manufacturer's directions to set to regular white rice.
• When the cook cycle is complete, carefully open the rice cooker and stir together the ingredients. Squeeze in the lime juice and mix. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary. Sprinkle with the Cheddar, if desired. Serve with sour cream and avocado if using.

TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, soften the onion and garlic in the oil.
• Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with oil.
• Add the broth and tomatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer until cooked about 25 minutes.

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE AND BASIL

Steps:

• Sweat the onions and garlic in a little olive oil until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the broth, fresh basil and tomatoes, reserving some of the juice from the tomatoes.
• simmer until everything is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup with a handheld blender, or in batches in a food processor or countertop blender.
• Return the pureed soup to a low simmer.
• Gently simmer the heavy cream before adding it to the soup, then use the reserved tomato juice to adjust the final consistency.
• Add the rice just before serving.
• Serve the soup in preheated soup cups or bowls and garnish with the chiffonade of basil.

CREAMY TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the chopped tomatoes and half the stock into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with the remaining stock, bring to a gentle simmer and keep over a low heat.
• Meanwhile, place the butter and oil in the base of a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Add the onion and gently cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and rosemary, then cook for 1 min more. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
• Start adding the hot stock and tomato mixture about a quarter at a time. Let the risotto cook, stirring often, adding more stock as it is absorbed. After you have added half the stock, add the cherry tomatoes. After 20-25 mins, the rice should be creamy and tender, the cherry tomatoes softened and all of the stock should be used up.
• Cover and leave for 1 min, then stir in the basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.

SPICY CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Finely chop the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger.
• In a large wok, gently fry the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger along with the spices in vegetable oil.
• Stir in the rice (enough for 2 persons or alter the amount and the other ingredients to cater to your needs). Ensure that the rice has been coated in the oil and spices.
• Add the can of chopped tomatoes and follow with boiling water that has been mixed with a stock cube.
• Bring the mixture to the boil again and let simmer for 15 mins, or until the rice has cooked.
• Stir in the cream and season to taste - allow to simmer gently for a further 5-10 minutes.