Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup

  Lunch

Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup

Average Rating: 3.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup uncooked arborio rice
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Lemon wedges, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute garlic 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth and herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in frozen vegetables and beans; cook, covered, over medium heat until heated through and rice is tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 303 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.

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