🥣 Rice and Milk Soup with Potatoes and Grana
A humble dish from tradition, perfect for warming the heart and stomach on cold days ❄️🧀
Introduction
The rice and milk soup is one of the simplest and most reassuring recipes of home cooking.
Common in many rural areas of Northern Italy, particularly in the alpine valleys, it is a dish that combines humble yet nutritious ingredients, ideal for children, those seeking comfort food, or for a light and complete dinner.
The aroma of warm milk flavored with bay leaf and nutmeg, combined with the creaminess of the rice and the sweetness of the potatoes, creates a dish that tastes of cuddles and tradition. 🥔🥛
📝 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 200 g of rice
- 2 potatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 liter of whole milk
- 1 knob of butter
- Grana cheese, grated to taste
- Nutmeg to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Step-by-step Preparation
- In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil with:
- 1 bay leaf
- a pinch of salt
- a sprinkle of nutmeg
- and black pepper to taste.
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and add them to the boiling milk.
- At halfway through the cooking of the potatoes, add the rice and mix well.
- Lower the heat and continue cooking, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from spilling over or sticking.
- Just before turning off the heat, add a knob of butter and mix everything together.
- Serve the soup hot, with a generous sprinkle of grana cheese, grated.
🍽️ Ideal for…
- A light and nutritious dinner
- Children and the elderly
- Moments when you need a simple and comforting dish
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