Rice with White Beans: A Nutritional Comfort Food flavorful and hearty
This soup of rice with white beans is a cozy and nutritious dish that combines the creaminess of cannellini beans with the rich texture of rice.
Easy to prepare and rich in rustic flavors, this soup is an ideal comfort food for cold days or when you want a quick and satisfying meal.
The combination of simple ingredients like garlic, onion, rice, and beans, enriched by extra virgin olive oil and vegetable broth, creates a dish that satisfies the palate and warms the heart.
You can customize the recipe by adding vegetables like carrots, potatoes, spinach, or enrich it with Grated Parmesan.
Enjoy your meal!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 28 oz canned cannellini beans (2 cans)
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 1 clove garlic
- Half white onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste vegetable broth
- to taste salt
Tools
- Pot
- Lid
- Wooden spoon
Steps
First, drain and rinse the canned cannellini beans under running water.
In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic clove and chopped onion and cook until the onion turns translucent.
Add the cannellini beans and mix well.
Pour the rice into the pot with the beans and mix with a wooden spoon so that the rice absorbs the other ingredients well.
Add vegetable broth to the pot until beans and rice are completely covered.
Adjust the amount of broth according to the desired consistency of the soup.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the soup has reached a creamy consistency.
Season with salt and serve the hot soup, possibly garnishing with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
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Storage and tips …
Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Consume within 2 days
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