Moosewood: Broccoli Rabe & Rice Soup

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Broccoli Rabe & Rice Soup

 

Recipe By : Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special, page 72

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Rice Soyfoods

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups thinly sliced onions

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 bunch broccoli rabe -- thoroughly rinsed

and chopped*

1 cup peeled and diced carrots

4 celery stalks with leaves -- chopped

(about 2 cups)

1/2 cup raw arborio rice

OR other white rice

8 cups Garlic Stock

(see separate recipe)

1 bay leaf

salt and ground black pepper -- to taste

grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese

 

Serves 4 To 6. Yields 12 Cups. Total Time: 50 Minutes

 

The hint of bitterness in broccoli rabe is just what is needed to set this

otherwise mild soup deliciously on edge. We like to use arborio rice

because of the creamy texture it adds to the soup. Pecorino Romano cheese,

a chunk of bread, and a glass of red table wine can round out this hearty

and flavorful " zuppa " - which makes a good, tasty leftover as well.

 

* Broccoli rabe is also known as rapini greens. After rinsing, slice off

and discard the bottom 1/4 inch of each stem and any tough, hollow

stems. Then chop into small, bite-sized pieces.

 

In a large soup pot, saute the onions in the oil on medium-high heat until

they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe, carrots, and

celery. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until

the vegetables are just tender.

 

Stir in the rice and continue to toss it with the vegetables for a few

minutes, until the surfaces of the rice kernels start to become gummy. Add

the stock and bay leaf and cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or

more, until the rice is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove and

discard the bay leaf.

 

Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on each serving.

 

Per 16-Ounce Serving: 150 Calories. 4.7 G Protein. 3 G Fat. 28.4 G

Carbohydrates. 0.4 G Saturated Fatty Acids, 0 MG Cholesterol, 295 MG

Sodium, 5.4 G Total Dietary Fiber

 

 

 

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