Basil Rice Soup €“ Minestra Di Riso E Basilico

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in 4-quart dutch oven over medium-low heat. stir in garlic, celery, onion, carrot and basil. cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2 stir in rice and tomatoes. cook uncovered over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in remaining ingredients except cheese.
• 3 heat to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. serve with cheese.