ARBORIO RICE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

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Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together in less than 30 minutes. -Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute garlic 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth and herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is al dente, about 10 minutes., Stir in frozen vegetables and beans; cook, covered, over medium heat until heated through and rice is tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.