Strained Tomato Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes (or 1 can)
• 1 oz butter
• 3 pints water (2 pints if using canned tomatoes)
• 2 oz rice
• 1 large onion
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Slice tomatoes, chop onion, and cook with water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Strain the mixture and return the liquid to the saucepan.
3. 3 Add rice, herbs, and seasoning; cook gently until rice is tender.