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Basil Rice Soup – Minestra Di Riso E Basilico
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
Antonio Cecconi - Betty Crocker’s Italian Cooking - This soup is pretty amazing... No matter what I serve it with, whether the rest of dinner is a disaster or amazing (and I've done both with this soup), this soup gets lasting compliments.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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.
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