FOOD FROM ITALY - VALLE D'AOSTA 2

VALLE D'AOSTA

CASTLE OF FENIS

Seupetta di Cogne (Cogne Soup)

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For 6 people, you will need:

 2 cups  of rice

 2 lbs. of bread sliced

 15 oz of Fontina or Asiago cheese sliced

10 oz. of butter

 as much meat stock as necessary ( could be chicken or beef bouillon )

 pinch of nutmeg.

 Cut the bread into slices and fry in the butter.

 Put a little butter in a casserole dish and, when it is browned, add  the rice followed by the stock, and leave to cook.

Before it is fully cooked ( about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the type of rice you use )

take it off the heat

Arrange the bread, rice and cheese in alternate layers in a baking dish, finishing off with the cheese

Add a little stock, melted butter and a touch of nutmeg. Place in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes and serve piping hot .

Optional : Broil on low for a couple of minutes or until the cheese is gold

Tip : Do not make it too liquid; it should be a little more wet then a risotto