Basil Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup uncooked rice
2 medium tomatoes, seeded,peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, celery, onion, carrot and basil.
Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice and tomatoes and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.