Minestra Alla Milanese (Vegetable Soup With Rice and Saffron) Recipe

Name: Minestra Alla Milanese (Vegetable Soup With Rice and Saffron)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 cups chicken or beef stock, degreased, or vegetable stock; 13 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/4 teaspoon loosely packed saffron stems or 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron; 3/4 cup Italian arborio rice (see note); 2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored and cut into one-inch pieces; 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh peas, shelled (if not available, substitute frozen peas); 2 medium zucchini, scrubbed well and cut into sticks 1 1/2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide; 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce; Salt, if desired; Freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano reggiano

Servings: persons

9 cups chicken or beef stock, degreased, or vegetable stock
13 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon loosely packed saffron stems or 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
3/4 cup Italian arborio rice (see note)
2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored and cut into one-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh peas, shelled (if not available, substitute frozen peas)
2 medium zucchini, scrubbed well and cut into sticks 1 1/2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
Salt, if desired
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano reggiano

1
Bring the stock to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan.
2
Add the green beans and saffron.
3
Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Pour in the uncooked rice and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and carrots.
6
If you are using fresh peas, add them now.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Add the zucchini, romaine and frozen peas.
9
Cook for 3 minutes, or until the zucchini are barely tender.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.
11
Serve immediately in heated soup plates with grated cheese on the side.

1557

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

204

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 cups chicken or beef stock, degreased, or vegetable stock, 13 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups), 1/4 teaspoon loosely packed saffron stems or 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron, 3/4 cup Italian arborio rice (see note), and more.

Yes, Minestra Alla Milanese (Vegetable Soup With Rice and Saffron) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Minestra Alla Milanese (Vegetable Soup With Rice and Saffron)

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