Collard greens soup with rice

Directions

1. The spinach is cleaned of the stems and thoroughly washed. ≈ 3 min
2. They are cut into thin strips, similar to how you would prepare them for a salad. ≈ 3 min
3. The rice is soaked in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. ⏱ 15 min
4. Approximately two to three litres of saltwater are poured into a pot and heated until it boils. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. Next, the onion and carrot, which have been cleaned and chopped into small pieces, are added. ≈ 3 min
6. Then, we add the fat, and once the ingredients are softened, we add the spinach. ≈ 3 min
7. After 15 minutes, add the rice, along with the chopped or roughly mashed tomatoes. ⏱ 15 min
8. The soup is cooked until all the ingredients are fully cooked. ≈ 3 min
9. Finally, flour (which can be lightly pre-cooked) is dissolved in a little water and added, along with grated cheese. ≈ 3 min
10. Once it has been simmering for 3 to 5 minutes, the soup is ready. ⏱ 5 min
11. The soup can also be enhanced, if desired, with eggs and yogurt. ≈ 3 min