Consomme Rice - Arroz Con Consomme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. rice
2 cans Campbell's consomme
1 can Campbell's French onion or 1 envelope onion soup
3 Tbsp. oil
water if envelope of onion soup is used instead of can of French onion
1 tsp. salt
1 small onion, diced finely
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

If using onion and bacon pieces, saute in oil.
If onion and/or bacon are not used, add rice and hot oil and stir.
Add consomme and French onion or onion soup envelope.
This liquid should cover rice at least 1/2-inch above.
If it doesn't, add another can of consomme or water.
Add salt and optional pepper and stir.
Cook, uncovered, on medium-high heat until water is almost all absorbed. Do not stir during time.
Cover (do not stir) and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle Parmesan cheese and stir as you sprinkle it to coat evenly.
Cover and cook for 10 more minutes on low heat.
Uncover and fluff with fork.
Cover and simmer until ready to serve.
Makes 4 servings.