Venetian Rice and Pea Soup (Risi e Bisi)

A classic Venetian soup featuring rice and peas in a creamy broth. Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs add a flavorful and comforting touch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

495 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.50/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.25

1mediumYellow onion(finely chopped)

£0.60

1stalkCelery stalk(finely chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

1cupArborio rice

£0.80

6cupsVegetable broth(low sodium)

£0.75

2cupsFrozen peas

£0.60

0.5cupParmesan cheese(grated, plus more for serving)

£1.50

2tablespoonsButter(unsalted)

£0.20

0.3cupFresh parsley(chopped)

£0.40

2tablespoonsFresh mint(chopped)

£0.30

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack pepper(freshly ground)

£0.10

Total Cost

£6.00

£1.50 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
2.
Add Arborio rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
3.
Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding the next cup. This should take about 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked al dente.
4.
Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cook until the peas are heated through and tender.
5.
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (375g)

495 kcal / 2071 kJ

Carbs

59g

23% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

11 g

12% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.

If you prefer a thinner soup, add more broth at the end to reach your desired consistency.

Fresh peas can be used instead of frozen, but may require a shorter cooking time.

Adding a splash of white wine when toasting the rice can enhance the flavor of the soup.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Cutting board

Knife

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