Ingredients

6tbspbutter

1onion

1rib celery

1largeclove garlic

½cupdry white wine

2qtlow sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock

1½cupsrice

2tbspfresh parsley,chopped

1¾tspsalt

2cupsfrozen petite peas

¼lbpiece deli ham

¾cupparmesan,grated

½tspfresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat

Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.

Add the wine and boil for about 5 minutes until it almost evaporates.

Add the broth and bring to a boil

Boil for about 20 minutes until the liquid is reduced to approximately 7 cups.

Add the rice, parsley and salt and cook at a low boil for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just tender.

Stir in the peas, ham, Parmesan and pepper