Description
A bright, zesty, and comforting plant-based soup featuring aromatic jasmine rice and fresh lemon. Perfect for wellness days or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced carrots and celery until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth and jasmine rice, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan/International