Pine Nut and Rice Soup

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1 cup pine nuts
• 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Using a blender or food processor, finely blend 1 cup pine nuts, rice and 2 cups of water.
2. Pour blended pine nut mixture into a thick bottomed saucepan and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
3. While it is heating through be sure to keep stirring so it does not burn.
4. Prior to serving, garish with pine nuts.