Best Toasted Rice Soup With Spinach And Parmesan Recipes

Spinach and Rice Soup image

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs fresh Baby Spinach, washed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small fresh red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup risotto rice
5 cups vegetable stock
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons pecorino cheese, grated

Steps:

Place the spinach in a large pan with just the water that clings to its leaves after washing. Add a large pinch of salt. Heat gently until the spinach has just wilted, then remove from heat and drain, reserving any liquid.
Either chop the spinach finely using a large knife or place it in a food; processor and process into a fairly course puree.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and chile and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 4 - 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the rice and stir until all the grains are well coated, then pour in the stock and reserved spinach liquid. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes more, until the rice is tender. Check the seasoning and serve in warmed soup plates with the grated Pecorino cheese.

Herby Spinach-and-Rice Soup with Turmeric image

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped (1 1/4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup basmati rice, rinsed
1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 packed cups chopped curly or flat-leaf spinach (from 1 bunch)
1/4 cup each chopped fresh parsley, dill, and cilantro, plus more leaves for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving (optional)
Plain yogurt, for serving

Steps:

Cook 2 tablespoons oil and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium, swirling pan, until seeds are fragrant, darkened slightly in color, and sizzling, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; let cool completely. (Oil can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.)
Heat a medium saucepan over medium; swirl in remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add shallots and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in rice, potato, and turmeric; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Season with salt, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until flavors meld and potato and rice are cooked and very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, herbs, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls. Whisk yogurt and spoon into the soup, along with cumin-seed oil and more herbs and lemon juice; serve.