Source:

Doreen

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegtable oil
• 4 bacon slices, diced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) celery chopped
• 2 tomatoes peeled, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) broccolli, chopped
• 1 carrot diced
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 potato peeled, chopped
• 4 cups (950 ml) chicken stock
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) cooked rice
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) fresh peas, can be frozen
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

• Heat oil in large saucepan.
• Crush garlic.
• Add bacon in saucepan, saute until crisp.
• Add garlic celery and all veg to saucepan.
• Cook 3 to 4 min, stirring constantly.
• Add stock, bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes.
• Add rice, cook 10 - 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese on top of each serving.
• Serve.

Comments

One of the better vegetable soups I have tried.

This could be vegetarian by using vegetable broth or water instead of chicken broth.