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    Tomato Rice Soup

    April 26, 2023 by Marc Matsumoto 4 Comments

    Embraced by a charming earthenware bowl, the Tomato Rice Soup's inviting, luscious appearance is an irresistible invitation to indulge in its soothing flavors and nourishing warmth.

    Oh, what a week! Last Monday, I got hit with a particularly nasty stomach bug, and keeping food or water down has been a challenge. The good news is that I'm on the mend, and this creamy tomato and rice soup helped sustain and satisfy me over the past few days. 

    Here in Japan, okayu, a plain rice porridge, is the go-to meal when we're feeling under the weather, but to say it's bland is an understatement. If it were possible for food to steal flavor from your mouth, this dish would do it. That's why my compromise is to make it with dashi stock. But after a few days, even the smoky umami of dashi wasn't cutting it.

    That's where this simple soup came to my rescue. Cooking good tomato passata and dashi with a small amount of rice and honey creates a well-balanced soup that hits all the right taste notes. When blended, the rice imparts a creamy texture without any dairy or oil, which makes it easy to digest, and the result is a velvety, vibrant soup that both warms and nourishes.

    Just remember, since this recipe is quite simple, it's crucial to use a good-quality tomato passata—I usually go for an Italian brand in a bottle because the canned stuff can taste a bit metallic. Whether you're feeling under the weather or not, this creamy tomato soup comes together in a flash, and it's like a warm sun-kissed hug from the kitchen that satisfies and soothes. 

    An artful balance of creamy and tangy, the Tomato Rice Soup, cradled in a dark earthenware bowl.

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    1. Kathy Stroup says

      April 27, 2023 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! So sorry you had to find inspiration for it in a stomach bug. I adore tomato soup. I can't believe anyone buys it in cans! It's so easy to make with good tomato products or fresh tomatoes. I have to try making it with dashi; that sounds divine!

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      • Marc Matsumoto says

        May 05, 2023 at 11:44 pm

        I was pretty happy to be done with my Tomato Rice Soup diet but I'll definitely be making it again the next time I'm feeling under the weather.

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    2. Darrell Moran says

      May 05, 2023 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      I can't believe how delicious this is...I'm making it twice a week. Great any time of day--even breakfast--as it is just so quick to prepare. I even used fermented garlic honey and fermented ginger honey to give it a little variety I'm eating it so often.

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      • Marc Matsumoto says

        May 05, 2023 at 11:42 pm

        Hi DJ, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this. I was so tired of this after having it for 2 weeks straight but I guess I forgot to mention it's actually pretty good even when you're not sick 🤣

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