Rice and Spinach Soup (Minestrina Di Riso E S

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Italian, Rice, Soups

1	lb	Fresh spinach
2	md	Onions
2	md	Garlic cloves
1/4	lb	Parmesan cheese
6	tb	Olive oil
2	tb	Butter
2 1/2	qt	Basic Broth (or canned chicken broth)
3/4	c	Arborio rice (or long-grain rice) (5 oz)
		Salt
		Freshly-ground black pepper