Rice and Pea Soup (Risi e Bisi)

Name: Rice and Pea Soup
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 cups of chicken broth; 5 cups of fresh peas, shelled (750g); 1 cup of rice (200g); 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoons of butter; 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley; Salt to taste

1
8 cups of chicken broth
2
5 cups of fresh peas, shelled (750g)
3
1 cup of rice (200g)
4
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
5
4 tablespoons of butter
6
2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
7
2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley
8
Salt to taste

Ingredients

1
8 cups of chicken broth
2
5 cups of fresh peas, shelled (750g)
3
1 cup of rice (200g)
4
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
5
4 tablespoons of butter
6
2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
7
2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley
8
Salt to taste

Directions

1
In a large pot, cook the onion in butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it's soft
2
Add the peas, salt, and stir
3
Cook for about 3 minutes
4
Add three cups of chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil
5
Boil at high heat for 10 minutes or until the peas are tender
6
Add the rice and remaining broth, stir, cover the pot, reduce heat, and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the soup is thick
7
Remove from heat, add the cheese and parsley, and stir well
8
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately