Savoy cabbage and rice soup
A thrifty, comforting soup from Lombardy with soft cabbage, rice and a good handful of parmesan.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion and carrot for 8 minutes.
8 min - 2
Add the cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
5 min - 3
Pour in the stock and add the parmesan rind if you have one. Bring to the boil.
- 4
Stir in the rice and simmer for 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the soup is thick.
18 min - 5
Remove the rind and stir in the grated parmesan. Season with plenty of black pepper.
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