Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup

Name: Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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

1-3/4 cups: 303 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.

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

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