Rice and Potato Soup

Rice and potato soup is a typically Italian dish, simple and comforting. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 g of rice
• 2 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 small onion
• Vegetable or chicken broth (about 1 liter, depending on the desired consistency)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan (optional)
• A sprig of rosemary (optional)

Preparation

1. Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
2. In a large pot, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and gently sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.
3. Add the diced potatoes and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the rice to the pot and toast for about a minute, stirring.
5. Start gradually adding the hot broth, continuing to stir. Add salt and pepper to taste and, if you like, a sprig of rosemary to flavor.
6. Continue cooking, adding broth as the rice absorbs the liquid and stirring occasionally.
7. When the rice is almost fully cooked and the potatoes are soft, adjust salt and pepper if necessary and remove the rosemary sprig.
8. Serve hot with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan if desired.

Trivia

In some regions of Italy, a bit of cabbage cut into thin strips or other types of vegetables are also added to further enrich the flavor of the soup.

Remember that you can always customize this recipe based on your tastes and the ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy your meal!