Orzo Soup

Name: Orzo Soup
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 leek trimmed, chopped; 3 1/2 ounces bacon chopped; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 carrot peeled, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 cups chicken stock; 7 ounces orzo; fresh basil leaves to serve; shaved Parmesan cheese to serve

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 leek trimmed, chopped
3 1/2 ounces bacon chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 carrot peeled, finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups chicken stock
7 ounces orzo
fresh basil leaves to serve
shaved Parmesan cheese to serve

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute leek, bacon, rosemary and thyme for 4-5 mins, until leek is tender. Add carrot and garlic. Saute for 2-3 mins, until lightly golden. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 mins. Add stock, 3 cups water and orzo. Season. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 mins, until pasta is al dente.
2

Remove herb sprigs. Serve soup topped with basil and shaved Parmesan.