This is the 4774th most frequent Catalan word.
rica
"Rica" in Catalan means "rich" or "tasty."
Here, 'rica' is an adjective describing the soup, referring to its richness in taste.
La sopa és molt rica en sabor.
The soup is very rich in flavor.
In this sentence, 'ric' (masculine singular form of 'rica') conveys that the place has an abundance of history and culture.
Aquest lloc és ric en història i cultura.
This place is rich in history and culture.
In this example, 'rica' refers to Maria being wealthy or rich in terms of money.