Vegetable Rice Soup

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 medium onions, sliced
* 1 carrot, shredded
* 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
* 2 x 14½-ounce cans vegetable broth
* 2 cups water
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 3 cups cooked rice
== Directions ==
# Heat olive oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven.
# Add onions; sauté about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
# Add carrot and celery; saute about 3 minutes.
# Add broth, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
# To serve, ladle soup in bowls; top each serving with ½ cup rice.
Category:American Soups
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