Zuppa du Jour

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
6 slices bacon, chopped2 cups chopped onion4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup celery, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped small1 cup mushrooms, chopped1 tbsp red pepper flakes (to taste)salt and pepper1 tsp ea oregano, basil5 cups chicken stock (low fat, sodium)28 oz can stewed tomatoes1/4 cup orzo (or other small pasta)
Directions
In a large stock pot, cook bacon until most of fat rendered. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms and cook until onions transparent.
Add red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.
Add chicken stock and stewed tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, and add pasta.
Cook until al dente.
Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BAXREI.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 161.5
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.6 mg
  • Sodium: 356.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g

Member Reviews
  • LINDAJL3
    Made this last night, my husband and I both loved it. I had some bok choy and cabbage in my fridge so I added them. It was really, really good, can't wait to make it again. Thanks for sharing! - 9/19/10
  • APRLFOOL59
    This soup was incredibly flavorful. I loved it and have already passed it on to several people. Thank you so much! Best of all, with the exception of the mushrooms, I grew all the veggies myself (organically, of course). Thanks again! - 9/28/08
  • RAFFERM
    add some red kidney beans! great stuff - 9/21/08
  • CD3570604
    Looks like a great recipe. After bacon fat is drained out, I'm sure it is a fine and low in fat. Also, I would try 1 or 2 pieces of bacon and diced ham in this soup too. Good recipe. - 9/20/08
  • OUTOFIDEAS
    This is a good soup...loved the flavor from the bacon, garlic, and onions...left out the orzo for gluten free...added a pinch each of rosemary and thyme. - 7/5/08
  • ELRIDDICK
    Thanks for sharing - 6/26/21
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
    Wonderful!!!! - 11/4/20
  • NANASUEH
    yummy - 6/16/20
  • PICKIE98
    skipped the hot pepper.. - 12/30/19
  • SUSANBEAMON
    Very good. I skipped the red pepper. Soup was better without that stuff. - 10/31/19
  • REDROBIN47
    This soup has a great flavor. DH and I both loved it and we will have it often. - 8/21/19
  • NASFKAB
    Great idea used oil instead of bacon as do not eat it. - 8/10/19
  • DAIZYSTARLITE
    yummy - 5/16/19
  • BILLTHOMSON
    This was really fantastic - 1/16/19
  • CHERYLHURT
    Thanks - 5/28/18
  • CHERIRIDDELL
    Excellent - 4/2/18
  • FISHGUT3
    thanks - 1/30/18
  • 1CRAZYDOG
    adding this to my soup repetoire. - 1/27/18
  • MINDA31807
    Very good, left out the mushrooms because I thought we had some at home but didn't and cut the amount of tomatoes in half. Even my husband ate it and said it was good. - 8/7/10
  • KD2008
    It is still cooking - but I can't wait - 11/22/08
  • KIMMO313
    Thanks I gave it a try yesterday. Good stuff, I used turkey bacon still taste great. - 9/22/08
  • NANNAN6
    Sounds like a real great recipe to make ahead and take with me for lunch! - 9/21/08
  • KHEAL1
    wow something with a taste of bacon. yummy! - 9/20/08
  • AUNTILAM47
    I will try this, but will use turkey bacon and maybe add some more veggies. Great Name for a soup!!! Sounds like a great comfort food the the cold days.......... - 9/20/08
  • SASSYCHRIS1952
    Oh boy! Another great recipe to put into my favorites! Thanks - 9/20/08