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Rice and Smothered Cabbage Soup

4 June 2021

ingredients for 4 -6 people

equipment

3  - 4 litre, heavy based soup pot

Wooden spoon

Digital Scales

Measuring spoons

Cheese grater

method

Step 1

Place the broth and the 'smothered cabbage' in a soup pot over moderate heat.

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

When the broth comes to the boil, add the rice.  Cook uncovered, adjusting the heat to keep the soup simmering at a slow but steady boil, stirring from time to time  until the rice is done.  It must be tender but firm to the bite.  This will take about 20 minutes.  If the soup becomes too thick while the rice is cooking, dilute it with a ladle-full of broth or water. Remember when you are finished, the soup should be rather dense, but to be eaten with a spoon rather than a fork.

Step 3

When the rice is done, before turning off the heat, swirl in the butter and the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring thoroughly.

Taste and correct for salt, adding a little pepper.

Step 4 - To Serve

Ladle the soup into individual bowls and allow to settle just a few minutes before serving.

source

Recipe by Marcella Hazen, The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, p.100

Adapted by Elizabeth Peddey