Cate's Springtime Risotto Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 3/4 cup arborio rice or 3/4 cup other short-grain rice
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 2 cups sliced asparagus (about 1-pound)
• 2 cups spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion; saute 2 minutes. add lemon rind; saute 2 minutes. add rice; saute 3 minutes.
• 2 stir in broth, and bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. stir in asparagus, spinach, and nutmeg; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. top each serving with cheese. serve immediately.