Rice And Spinach Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. spinach, cleaned, stems removed and boiled 1 minute
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1/4 lb. Parmesan cheese, grated
6 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 qt. canned chicken broth
3/4 c. long grain rice
freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Chop spinach.
Heat oil and butter in a 6-quart soup kettle. Add garlic and onions; saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add chopped spinach and saute 3 additional minutes.
Add rice and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Ladle soup into warm bowls and sprinkle with pepper and cheese.
Serve immediately.