Toasted Rice Soup With Spinach Parmesan Cheese

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An easy to put together soup, very tasty.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Place rice in a shallow baking pan and toast , stirring occasionally , until golden brown , 8 to 10 minutes.

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In a large soup pot , heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

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Add onion and cook , stirring frequently , until golden , about 5 minutes.

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Stir in garlic , salt , nutmeg , cayenne , vegetable stock , and rice and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to low , cover , and simmer until rice is tender , about 12 minutes.

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Stir in spinach , parmesan cheese , and lemon zest , simmer until spinach is wilted , about 3 minutes longer , and serve.

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Ingredients

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long-grain white rice, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, nutmeg, cayenne, vegetable stock, fresh spinach leaves, parmesan cheese, lemon, zest of