Rice and Potato Soup

Name: Rice and Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Carnaroli rice 1 ½ cup; Potatoes 1.5 lbs; Tomato purée 0.4 cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Carrots 1; Onions ½; Celery ½; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Vegetable broth 6.3 cups; Grana Padano PDO cheese to taste; Basil to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Gessica Runcio

Rice and potato soup—I mean, just the name brings back all those cozy family kitchen vibes from Italy, especially when it gets chilly. Really, it's like the essence of Italian comfort food recipes. You take rice, potatoes, and a few other things, and boom! It turns into something tender and super satisfying. In Northern and Central Italy, people have been doing this forever, making meals with what they had—like, really making it work. The rice gets a bit creamy as it cooks with the potatoes, and every spoonful feels like a warm hug. Seriously, it's comfort in a bowl.

The thing with rice and potato soup is that it's not fancy or complicated, and that’s the best part. Every bite is homey. People love putting their own twist on it—maybe a carrot here, some fresh herbs there, or a chunk of leftover cheese. Basically, whatever's hanging around the kitchen. And after a long day, trust me, not every soup does it for you, but a potato rice soup recipe like this? Always a winner. It's the kind of meal Italian families grew up with, passed down from grandparents who knew how to make it stretch.

Plus, it's kinda cool how the soup varies. Some people make it thick—almost like a stew—while others keep it lighter. Either way, it's always hearty and golden, with the rice soaking up all that potato goodness. For anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, this easy potato rice soup is pretty simple. But not boring, never boring. Even though it’s super simple, you end up wanting another bowl.

And some folks will tell you it’s really the ultimate in homemade potato rice soup—a true taste of Italian life, showing how the best food is often the simplest. A few basic things can come together and create something so sweet, warming, and delicious. Whether you are having it on a chilly night or sharing with friends, this dish just nails the spirit of Italian cooking: uncomplicated, delicious and full of love. And look, that's what it's all about, right?

How to prepare Rice and Potato Soup

To prepare the rice and potato soup, peel the potatoes 1 and cut them into cubes of about 0.75 inches 2. Meanwhile, pour the oil into a large pot 3.

Add the chopped carrot 4, onion, and celery 5. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the potatoes 6.

Flavor with tomato sauce 7, salt, pepper 8, and cover with warm Vegetable broth 9, cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened.

When the potatoes are cooked, add the rice 10, cook according to the times indicated on the package, and add broth as needed 11. The rice and potato soup is ready 12.

Serve the soup hot 13, with a drizzle of oil, Grana Padano to taste 14, and some fresh basil leaves 15.

Storage

Rice and potato soup is excellent when freshly made, but it's also good to eat the next day: let it cool, store it in the refrigerator before reheating. Freezing is not recommended.