Red Rice

Name: Red Rice
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe tomatoes (quartered, or one 14.5-ounce can tomatoes); 1/3 cup coarsely chopped white onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups white rice; 2 fresh Italian parsley sprigs; 1 to 2 whole pickled jalapeños; ¾ cup peeled and diced carrots (optional); ½ cup fresh or frozen peas (optional); ½ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (optional); 2 tablespoons water (if needed)