Rice And Spinach Soup(Minestrina Di Riso E S

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RICE AND SPINACH SOUP (MINESTRINA DI RISO E S

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Soups/stews
Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Fresh spinach
2 md Onions
2 md Garlic cloves
1/4 lb Parmesan cheese
6 tb Olive oil
2 tb Butter
2 1/2 qt Basic Broth (or canned
-chicken broth)
3/4 c Arborio rice (or long-grain
-rice) (5 oz)
Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper

PREPARATION AND COOKING: Rinse, drain, and stem the
spinach. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a large
soup kettle. Add the spinach and blanch until bright
green and tender, about 1 minute. Drain, refresh
under cold running water and coarsely chop. Peel and
coarsely chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic.
Grate the cheese (1 cup).

Heat oil and butter in a 6-quart soup kettle. Add the
garlic and onion and saute over medium heat until
softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and saute
3 minutes longer. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
Add the rice and simmer until tender, 18 to 20
minutes. Season with salt, if necesary.

SERVING: Ladle soup into warm bowls; sprinkle with
pepper and cheese. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

[COOKS; Jan/Feb 1989] Posted by Fred Peters.



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