Tuscan Carrot Top And Rice Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 98.0
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.0 mg
  • Sodium: 739.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 2.0 g

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Introduction

The parsley in the recipe is actually Carrot Tops The parsley in the recipe is actually Carrot Tops
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    1 med onion; minced
    2 small carrots; diced
    1 stalk celery; diced
    3 cloves garlic; minced
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    6 cups vegetable broth
    1/2 cup short grain rice
    1 1/2 cups chopped carrot tops
    4 tbsp fresh grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot. Saute onion, carrots, celery and garlic for 5 minutes over low heat until translucent. Add salt and pepper, and pour in broth. Bring to a boil.

2. Add rice and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is almost tender. Add the carrot tops and cook for 5 more minutes, mixing well.

3. When rice is tender, pour soup into four bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.

You could also do 2 pounds of cubed potatoes instead of the rice.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVEBYTHEBEACH.