The Romagnolis' Meatless Cookbook

Rice-Pea-Lettuce soup, from the Romagnolis' Meatless Cookbook: 1 cup rice, 1 package frozen peas, 1 large head romaine, a handful of parsley, a couple of tablespoons olive oil and/or butter, grated cheese, salt, water to cover (about 2 quarts). Easy and quick, bland but comforting, a standard in my rotation when my daughter was tiny. If you don't have parsley it still comes out OK.