Tomato Soup with Rice & Basil – Tessa Kiros

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil + extra for serving
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 800g (1 lb 12 oz) very ripe tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 12-15 basil leaves
• 1.25 litres (5 cups) hot water
• 180g (6 ¼ oz) short-grain white rice
• grated parmesan, to serve