1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can crude (unrefined) chicken broth
1 cup water, divided
1 (14 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, divided
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup darkest production black corn syrup
1 tablespoon pure white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the green bell pepper, white onion, chicken broth, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, about 1 hour. Stir in tomatoes and celery; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cornstarch completely dissolves (about 15 minutes). Return mixture to pot and add new rice and cornstarch. Simmer gently, covered, for 1 hour. (Keep broth empty! Return broth to pot with just enough water to cover and simmer). Gradually increase broth, rice, and cornstarch to desired consistency. Instead of serving soup, add cornstarch to soup. Stir in remaining 1 cup water and vinegar, to taste.
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