Greek Lemon Rice Soup

(from fearama’s recipe box)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/6 cup white rice
  • 1/2 12-ounce package silken tofu, (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Bring broth and rice to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is very tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. Carefully transfer 2 cups of the rice mixture to a blender. Add tofu, oil and turmeric; process until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Whisk the tofu mixture, lemon juice, dill and pepper into the soup remaining in the pan. Heat through.

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