Czech Tomato Soup with Rice

6 servings

This may be surprising to some, but Czechs’ also have their own version of tomato soup. The reason for this is quite simple-- tomatoes are very common and popular in the Czech Republic with many people growing their own. This tomato soup is a very popular dish served at home, but many Czechs also know it from cafeterias where it is often served.

In comparison to Italian tomato-basil soup, Czech tomato soup with rice has no basil and uses Allspice and bay leaves instead. In addition, cream is not usually incorporated and a little bit of sugar makes it slightly sweeter. The body of Czech soups are created with broth and the whole soup also has one interesting touch: the addition of boiled rice.

I believe that you will enjoy the differences of this soup and it will become very popular in your family. So, “Dobrou chuť!”

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Tom Founder

November 17, 2023

25 min.
25 min.
1/5

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups of white rice - cooked (amount after cooking)
2 TBSP of frying oil (adjust if needed)
1 onion - peeled and finely chopped (medium onion)
2 TBSP of unsalted butter
2 TBSP of all-purpose flour
4 cups of chicken broth/stock (or vegetable broth)
1 cup of water
15 OZ of tomato purée - canned (*)
2 TBSP of granulated sugar
½ TSP of allspice - ground
2 bay leaves
1 TSP of salt (**)
½ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground

* Optionally can be substituted with fresh and pureed tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes. Simply place fresh tomatoes into a blender and process until pureed. Pealing prior to puréeing is optional but not necessary because the blender will puree the tomato skin without any problem.

** This recipe assumes that you are working with a sodium free broth (a broth with no salt added). If you are working with a broth which includes sodium, adjust the amount of salt based on your preference.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT)
1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula

Recipes

Best served with:

Croutons

Herb Baguette

Rustic Bread or Baguettes

Directions:

1. Rice:

A.

Use 1 ½ cup of leftover white rice.

B.

Or cook rice especially for your soup from ½ cup of raw rice and 1 cup of water.

2. Sauté onion:

2.1. Preheat a medium pot on medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add:

1 medium onion – finely chopped

Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 3 – 4 minutes).

3. Thickening agent:

3.1. Add:

2 TBSP of butter

Let if fully melt with constant stirring.

3.2. Then, dust with:

2 TBSP of all-purpose flour

Thoroughly stir together until nicely combined.

4. Simmering:

4.1. Add into the pot:

4 cups of vegetable broth
1 cup of water
15 OZ of tomato puree
2 TBSP of granulated sugar
½ TSP of ground Allspice
2 bay leaves

Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring.

4.2.

Lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes with occasional stirring.

5. Finishing phase:

5.1.

Remove the bay leaves.

5.2. Add:

1 TSP of salt
½ TSP of ground pepper
1 ½ cups of cooked rice

Briefly stir together and cook with occasional stirring for an additional 3 minutes (now without the lid).

5.3.

Optionally, add water if the liquid evaporates more than it should and then cook for an additional 3 minutes.

5.4.

Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed.

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