Toasted Rice Soup with Spinach Parmesan Cheese
Elevate your soup game with this comforting Toasted Rice Soup with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese, a cozy yet sophisticated dish that strikes the perfect balance between hearty and fresh. Packed with nutty, golden-browned rice toasted in butter and olive oil, this simple creation offers a unique depth of flavor you’ll crave. Simmered with aromatic onion and garlic in a savory broth and finished with tender spinach and creamy Parmesan cheese, every spoonful is rich and satisfying. Quick and easy, this 40-minute recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, while optional touches of fresh parsley and lemon juice add a pop of brightness for an elegant twist. Perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome, flavorful bowl of soup, this recipe promises soothing comfort with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (optional) lemon juice
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil.
Once the butter has melted, add the rice. Toast it, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes).
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, ensuring not to burn it.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir thoroughly to combine with the toasted rice and aromatics.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Add the spinach to the soup and stir gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach wilts.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the soup.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice for a bright finish.
Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1971 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
