Risi E Bisi

Risi e bisi is served as a soup. It should be runny enough to be eaten with a spoon.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 small  very finely chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1⁄4 cups fresh peas
• 4  cups  chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups arborio rice
•  salt
•  pepper
• 5  tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Saute the onion and half the butter in a heavy saucepan until the onion is golden and soft.
2. Mix in the peas and half the parsley and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes if you are using fresh peas. 1 to 2 minutes longer for frozen.
3. Add a few tablespoons of stock if necessary.
4. Meanwhile, bring the stock to a boil.
5. Pour the stock over the peas, bring the stock to a boil again and mix in the rice.
6. Cover the pan and cook, over a low heat, until the rice is cooked, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings.
8. Remove from the heat and mix in the remaining butter, the rest of the parsley and the Parmesan cheese.
9. Mix well and serve immediately.