Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice Recipes

ITALIAN TURNIP SOUP MELLOWED WITH RICE

Steps:

• Note: I treated these like apples; I cut them into quarters, used a paring knife to peel them, and then diced them; At the market, 3 large turnips= one pound; Just weigh them at the grocery store to get the right amount.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat.
• When the foam subsides, sauté the turnips, tossing frequently, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Add the broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to moderate, and cook, covered for 10 minutes.
• After that, stir in the rice and cook the mixture, covered, until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Just before serving, stir in the parsley and the Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

LEEK, TURNIP AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the leeks. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the turnips and continue to cook, stirring often, until the turnips are translucent and the leeks thoroughly tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the stock or water, salt, bay leaf and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If serving as is, add pepper, stir in the parsley and serve, over croutons if desired, passing Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.

QUICK ITALIAN RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium high heat, cook ground beef and onions, breaking up larger ground beef pieces, until beef is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Drain off fat.
• Stir in tomatoes, beans, and broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When mixture begins to bubble, add vegetables and rice. Allow to come back to a simmer; reduce heat to medium for a gentle simmer.
• Cook until rice is tender and vegetables are warmed through, about 8 minutes.