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This filling and zesty soup is a great prelude to Viva Zapata; serve hot to 4 people

• 3/4 cup raw rice
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2-lb. can of tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 small can of tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Add rice to 2 cups of boiling stock, cover, and cook til tender--about 20 minutes.

In another pot, blend the tomatoes and juice with the tomato paste and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cumin and cilantro. Stir in the cooked rice and season to taste.

When ready to serve, blend in the remaining hot stock--or enough to make your desired consistency--ladle into bowls--and top with garnish.