Vegetable Rice Soup

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 2 medium onions, sliced
 * 1 carrot, shredded
 * 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
 * 2 x 14½-ounce cans vegetable broth
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Heat olive oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven.
 * 2) Add onions; sauté about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
 * 3) Add carrot and celery; saute about 3 minutes.
 * 4) Add broth, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
 * 6) To serve, ladle soup in bowls; top each serving with ½ cup rice.