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    Polish Tomato Rice Soup (Pomidorowa z Ryzem)

    March 2, 2020 By Monika Last Updated January 10, 2023 2 Comments

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    Polish tomato rice soup is a simple dish, easy to make and super versatile. It can be made using different methods, with or without meat.  In this recipe I used grated vegetables as a base for the soup but the post also includes instructions for how to make it using meat as well as chicken soup as a base.

    See also vegetable rice soup!

    Tomato rice soup with yogurt and herbs in green bowl with spoon, green cloth the the right and rice in dish on top of wooden board with chopped herbs in background.

    Tomato rice soup is extremely popular in Poland as it can be made using either leftover rosol chicken soup (see more on that below) or a handful of simple ingredients people usually tend to have in their fridges.  

    Tomato rice soup ingredients

    This particular recipe involves making tomato soup with rice from scratch. I used a few simple vegetables including onion, leek and carrot to balance out the sourness of the tomato, vegetable stock (you can swap that for chicken stock), tomato puree, sun dried tomato paste (you can use finely chopped sun dried tomatoes instead) and rice.  I also used a bay leaf and allspice berries for more flavour.

    What kind of rice is best to use in this recipe

    In this recipe I used short grain rice (you can use risotto rice) as it keeps its shape well in cooking.  So even though it’s cooked alongside the other ingredients it won’t get mushy.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.In a large pot heat up 2 tablespoons of oil along with the bay leaf and allspice berries. Add the chopped onion and leek, grated carrot and celeriac and cook over a medium heat for 4 minutes stirring often.

    Chopped onion and grated vegetables in large pot with spoon.

    2. Stir in the rice.

    Grated vegetables and rice on large pot with spoon.

    3. Add the stock, tomato puree and pepper to taste, cover, bring to the boil then simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.

    Chopped vegetables in tomato soup in large pot with spoon.

    4. Remove from the heat, adjust the seasoning as needed, add a splash of water/stock if the soup is too thick and 2-3 spoonfuls of sour cream (optional). Add a knob of butter and serve. See Top Tips below for more serving suggestions.

    Steaming tomato and rice soup with vegetables in large pot with spoon.

    How to make this soup using meat

    This soup is often made with meat (most Polish soups tend to be), such as chicken, turkey or beef. Use 1-2 skinless chicken thighs, either chicken or turkey wings (1-2) or a small piece of beef on the bone.

    To make this type of tomato and rice soup fill the pot with 1 litre of stock, add the meat, bay leaf and allspice. Cover and bring to the boil then simmer for about 25 minutes.  In the meantime fry the chopped and grated vegetables in a little oil for a few minutes stirring often, then add into the soup.  Add the rice, tomato puree and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. Adjust the seasoning, add sour cream, herbs, butter (if using) and serve.

    Side view of tomato soup with rice in green bowl with spoon, rice in brown dish, chopped herbs and green cloth in background.

    How to make this recipe using chicken soup

    In Poland tomato soup is often served on Mondays using leftover chicken soup traditionally made on Sundays.  This tomato soup is super quick to prepare. Simply heat up the chicken broth, add the tomato puree and rice into the pot, cover and bring to the boil then simmer until the rice is fully cooked. Add sour cream, herbs etc, if desired, and enjoy!

    This dish can also be enjoyed as tomato pasta soup. Cook the chicken broth along with the tomato paste for a few minutes then remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning. Add any extras (sour cream, herbs etc) and serve with cooked pasta (such as vermicelli, orzo, tagliatelle or shells).

    Chunky rice tomato soup with yogurt and herbs in green bowl with spoon, green cloth to the right, rice in brown dish and chopped herbs on wooden board in background.

    Top tips

    • Rice: I recommend using short grain rice as it keeps its shape better in cooking than long grain rice.
    • Herbs: Traditional herbs used in this soup for garnish tend to be parsley or, less often, dill, but these days people sometimes use basil, thyme, tarragon and others. This soup is often served without any herbs.
    • Other serving suggestions: A dollop of sour cream, knob of butter or enjoy on its own. You can also add a teaspoonful of marmite or soy sauce into the pot for more depth of flavour (after the soup has been cooked). Not traditional Polish ingredients but work really well.
    • Best served You may need to add a splash of water and adjust the seasoning when reheating the soup.
    • Storing: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.
    • See the post for instructions on making this soup with meat as well as using leftover chicken soup as a base.

    You might also like

    • Creamy Tomato Lentil Soup
    • Creamy Leftover Turkey Tomato Soup
    • Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup with Basil Drizzle
    • Simple Tomato Zucchini Soup

    Another soup with rice you might also like is chicken mulligatawny soup with sweet potato and spinach.

    Check out also this collection of healthy, creamy vegan soups. 

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    If you make this easy tomato soup with rice I'd love to know how it turned out for you. What did you serve it with? Let me know in the comments below, thanks:)

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    Tomato rice soup with yogurt and herbs in green bowl with spoon, green cloth the the right and rice in dish on top of wooden board with chopped herbs in background.

    Polish Tomato Rice Soup (Pomidorowa z Ryzem)

    Polish tomato rice soup is a simple dish, easy to make and super versatile. It can be made using different methods, with or without meat.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine: gluten free, Polish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 23 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 164kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (100 g) short grain rice
    • 1 small onion finely chopped
    • ½ small leek finely chopped, 60g/2.12oz
    • 1 small/medium carrot peeled, coarsely grated
    • 2 tablespoons (25 g) celery root/celeriac peeled, coarsely grated
    • 5 tablespoons tomato puree plus 1-2 tbsp sun dried tomato puree
    • 4¼ cups (1 l) vegetable or chicken stock hot
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 allspice berries or ⅕ teaspoon allspice powder
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable/olive oil
    • Sea salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large pot heat up 2 tablespoons of oil along with the bay leaf and allspice berries. Add the chopped onion and leek, grated carrot and celeriac and cook over a medium heat for 4 minutes stirring often. Stir in the rice.
    • Add the stock, tomato puree and pepper to taste, cover, bring to the boil then simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
    • Remove from the heat, adjust the seasoning as needed, add a splash of water/stock if the soup is too thick and 2-3 spoonfuls of sour cream (optional). Add a knob of butter and serve.

    Notes

    • Rice: I recommend using short grain rice as it keeps its shape better in cooking than long grain rice.
    • Herbs: Traditional herbs used in this soup for garnish tend to be parsley or, less often, dill, but these days people sometimes use basil, thyme, tarragon and others. This soup is often served without any herbs.
    • Other serving suggestions: A dollop of sour cream, knob of butter or enjoy on its own. You can also add a teaspoonful or two of miso, marmite or soy sauce into the pot for more depth of flavour (after the soup has been cooked). Not traditional Polish ingredients but work really well.
    • Best served You may need to add a splash of water and adjust the seasoning when reheating the soup.
    • Storing: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.
    • See the post for instructions on how to make this soup with meat as well as using leftover chicken soup as a base.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2068IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Ruth

      March 11, 2022 at 7:26 pm

      Could you transfer the amounts from G to English measurements?

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      • Monika

        March 13, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        Hi Ruth, not sure what you mean by English measurements, but I have made a few tweaks in the measurements which should help, I hope.

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