SOUPS - RISI E BISI

RISI E BISI

1 stick unsalted butter

1 onion  diced

4 cloves garlic minced

2 cups frozen peas, divided

10 cups chicken bouillon

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup diced bacon

     salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon italian seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

1 cup rice

1 tablespoon dry parsley

In a large pan melt the butter over medium heat, add onions ,  garlic, paprika and cook about 8 minutes, stir in rice, salt and pepper,Italian seasoning and cook two more minutes

In a blender combine 1 can of green sweat peas ( rinsed and drained ) and 1 cup of chicken bouillon and liquify

Add peas mixture to rice and stir well; when dry add bouillon to cover the rice and keep adding bouillon when needed for about 20 minutes

In a small fryng pan over mdium heat cook bacon until it release some oil, add green beans, salt and pepper and keep cooking until bacon is crispy, stirring often

When rice is almost ready add parmesan chese and stir; add bacon and beans, stir,cover and remove from heat

Let stand 5 minutes, serve and garnish with dry parsley