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Recipe Challenge: Minty Risotto Soup with Peas

by Karissa 1 Comment

Recipe Risotto with Peas Mint Pancetta

This week, I had a fun experience taking on a culinary challenge from Marx Foods (a online market with lots of fine foods and wholesale products.) This was my first challenge, and the theme for this challenge was: green. That’s it! I was sent small samples of bamboo rice, dill pollen, green eston lentils, whole cardamom and mint herb crystals.

I used the rice and mint and got my green mojo flowing with this very green meal! It is a minty version of Risotto… I hope you enjoy.. it is really delicious!

Minty Risotto Soup with Peas


Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 finely diced onion
  • 6 ounces of cubed pancetta
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag of frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 3/4 cup of bamboo rice
  • 5 cups of low sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
  • 2 tablespoons of mint herb crystals
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and pancetta. Cook on low heat with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened.

2. Defrost/cook peas. Put half of the peas, a splash of broth and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor. Blend until puréed.

3. Add rice to the butter mixture. Stir well until completely coated with butter. Pour in the remaining broth and pureed peas. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, until rice is tender. Add the remaining peas, mint herb crystals and season with salt and peeper. Cook about 5-10 minutes longer. **Broth will soak into rice, if you like a thinner soupier soup add more stock as needed.

4. Ladle into bowls. Pepper to taste. Drizzle with grated parmesan cheese or leave off – I enjoyed it without, my husband added cheese – both ways are delicious!

**Note: This soup can be served as a main dinner dish or an appetizer! It is plenty filling and the mint gives it a uniquely tasty twist! Serves 4. Enjoy!

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Disclosure: I did receive a sample from the sponsor for the purpose of this recipe. For full disclosure click here.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, food, meals, pancetta, soup, wholesome

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