Zuppa Du Jour

Submitted by senseicheryl

"I received an email from the www.sparkrecipes.com website this morning with this recipe featured. Here is what the chef says: Fantastic soup, try with other veggies that you like! NOTE: The only change that I am going to try is to use Jennie-O Lean Turkey Bacon."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 8 bowls of soup
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped (try Lean Turkey Bacon)
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped small
• 1 cup mushroom, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 5 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup orzo pasta (or other small pasta)

directions

1. In a large stock pot, cook bacon until most of fat rendered. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms and cook until onions transparent.
2. Add red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.
3. Add chicken stock and stewed tomatoes.
4. Bring to a boil, and add pasta.
5. Cook until al dente.
6. Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.

Reviews

[Abby Girl]

I found my recipe in One of the Best of Bridge series. It is very similar to this one, with minimal differences. I love soups in the fall/winter and throroughly enjoyed this one. To save the pasta from getting soggy, I add the pasta to the pot, then remove it from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Perfect each time! Thanks for posting for me!!!