Marcella Hazan's Rice and Smothered Cabbage Soup
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds green, red, or Savoy cabbage
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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Salt
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Black pepper, ground fresh from the mill
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1 tablespoon wine vinegar, white or red
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The Smothered Cabbage, from above
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3 cups homemade meat broth (we used beef here, but chicken is also good), or 1 cup canned beef broth, diluted with 2 cups water
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2/3 cups rice, preferably Italian Arborio rice
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
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Salt
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Black pepper, ground fresh from the mill
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