It’s For REAL, authentic “Sopa de Arroz”- (Mexican Rice)

Stuff you need:

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 3 roma tomatoes, cut in quarters
• 1 medium onion, cut in quarters
• 4 cloves garlic, cut in half
• ¼ c fresh cilantro
• 2 ½ c veggie, or chicken stock
• 2 TBS chicken, veggie, or tomato bouillon (cubes or powdered)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 TBS vegetable oil

What to do with the stuff :

• Puree tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin & bouillon powder in food processor until smooth
• Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat
• Add rice and sauté until rice turns a light golden brown
• DO NOT (as much as you want to) STIR AFTER THIS POINT
• Pour puree mixture over the sauteed rice
• Bring rice to a boil
• Taste broth, season additionally if necessary with salt & ground pepper
• Cover saucepan and reduce heat to low
• Simmer undisturbed, until all liquid has absorbed (approx 25-30 min)
• Turn off heat and let set 5 to 10 minutes before serving