Potato And Rice Soup(Patata E Risi)

* Exported from MasterCook *

POTATO AND RICE SOUP (PATATA E RISI)

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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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3 md Carrots
2 md Boiling potatoes
1/4 lb Parmesan cheese
6 tb Olive oil
2 tb Tomato paste
2 md Celery stalks
3 qt Basic Broth (or canned
-chicken broth)
2 Bay leaves
1 c Arborio rice (or long-grain
-rice) (7 oz)
Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper

PREPARATION: Peel and coarsely shred the carrots.
Peel and cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch dice. Grate
the cheese (1 cup).

COOKING: Heat the oil in a 6-quart soup kettle. Add
the potatoes and saute until lightly browned, about 5
minutes. Add carrots and tomato paste and cook until
carrots soften, about 3 minutes. Cut celery stalks in
half and add to the kettle along with the broth and
bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 45
minutes, skimmimg occasionally. Add rice and simmer
until tender, 18 to 20 minutes longer. Discard celery
and bay leaves. Season with salt, if necessary.

SERVING: Ladle soup into warm bowls. Sprinkle with
ground black pepper and cheese.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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



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