Gentle Vegetable and Rice Soup
A light, simple soup with soft vegetables and rice in a mild broth. Comforting when you are tired or unwell, and a gentle way to return to food after a day of fasting.
Some days call for something simple. This soup is mild, warm and easy to eat. Many people like something light like this after a day of fasting, when they are getting over a cold, or when they just need a quiet meal.
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- 1Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
- 2Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- 4Add the rice and zucchini. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- 5Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
- 6Add the parsley and season lightly with salt.
Keep the seasoning mild. You can always add more at the table.
Breaking a fast
If you fast for religious or personal reasons, it helps to plan your first meal ahead of time so you are not tempted to grab whatever is close. A small bowl of warm soup is a simple choice. Our guide to fasting safely covers who should talk to a doctor first, including people who have diabetes or take daily medicine.
- Have diabetes or take medicine that lowers blood sugar
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have a history of eating disorders
- Take medicine that must be taken with food
Storing leftovers
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three to four days. When you reheat soup, bring it to a rolling boil. The rice will soak up broth as it sits, so add a splash of water or broth when you reheat.
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