Creamy Tomato Rice Soup | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried basil oregano or Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 1 can (796 mL) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup (250 mL) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice or mixed grains
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar (optional)
• Chopped fresh chives