Rice and spinach soup (minestrina di riso e spinaci) Recipe

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Rice and spinach soup (minestrina di riso e spinaci)

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1	Preparation and cooking: rinse, drain, and stem the spinach.
2	Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a large soup kettle.
3	Add the spinach and blanch until bright green and tender, about 1 minute.
4	Drain, refresh under cold running water and coarsely chop.
5	Peel and coarsely chop the onion.
6	Peel and crush the garlic.
7	Grate the cheese (1 cup).
8	heat oil and butter in a 6-quart soup kettle.
9	Add the garlic and onion and saute over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
10	Add the spinach and saute 3 minutes longer.
11	Add the broth and bring to a boil.
12	Add the rice and simmer until tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
13	Season with salt, if necesary.
14	serving: ladle soup into warm bowls; sprinkle with pepper and cheese.
15	Serve immediately.
16	makes 8 to 10 servings.
17	[cooks; jan/feb 1989]