Italian Soup Recipe With Royal Blend® Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp salt, divided
• 2 tsp pepper, divided
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 piece (2.5 x 1.5-inch) Parmesan cheese rind
• 10 1/2 cups beef broth
• RiceSelect® Royal Blend® Rice
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh spinach, trimmed