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Tomato soup withcurried basmati rice

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 16 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Any brand of tomato soup will do.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder

¼ teaspoon each: salt, freshly ground pepper

½ cup basmati rice

1 cup water

1 can (14½ ounces) organic tomato soup with basil

1Ú8 teaspoon ground red pepper

¼ cup chopped cilantro

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ½ teaspoon of the garam masala, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add rice. Cook stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add water. Heat to a boil; cover. Lower heat to a simmer; simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat soup, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of the garam masala in another saucepan; pour into bowls. Place a large mound of the rice in the middle of each bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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