Italian Recipes
MINESTRA DI RISO CON ASPARAGI

MINESTRA DI RISO CON ASPARAGI

Rice and Asparagus Soup

How to make the Rice and Asparagus Soup:

Clean and wash the asparagus ends, starting from the tip, breaking them into pieces about 1-in. long (do not use a knife). When you reach the point where you cannot break the asparagus any further, discard whatever is left.

Bring the broth to a boil-and then add the rinsed rice. Cook with the pot covered for 12 min. When the rice is almost ready, add the asparagus. Cook for another 3 min., with the pot uncovered. Remove from heat; add in butter and Parmigiano, and serve.

Note:
When cooking rice, you should taste it for doneness, just like pasta. Cooking time depends on the quality, the water and the altitude.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.

Serves 4

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
First Courses: FRESH PASTA
First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
SALADS and SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM