Monday, May 20, 2013
Asparagus and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1/4 cup white rice
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces asparagus, stems removed, sliced diagonally into 1/8 inch pieces
- 4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced
- Salt and pepper
Procedures
- 1Pour 4 tablespoons of the oil into a medium saucepan. Tun the heat to medium-low and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes.
- 2Dump in the rice and then pour in the stock, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer, and then cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- 3Meanwhile, pour the rest of the oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for a few minutes, until some of the fat has rendered. Then add the asparagus and stir until the asparagus is coated with oil. Then cook, without stirring for about 4 minutes. Stir and cook for 4 minutes. The asparagus should be tender and delicious. Cook for 4 minutes more if it is not ready.
- 4Dump the asparagus and bacon into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, and then turn off the heat. Add lots of black pepper and season with salt to taste.