Lunedi Notte Zuppa Di Momma (Mammas Monday Night Soup) #R

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   Prepare pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.

2. 2

   Transfer Orzo back to pot and toss with olive oil to coat.

3. 3

   This will inhibit its ability to continue to cook in the finished soup.

4. 4

   While pasta is cooking, in a large stock pot, cook bacon until crisp.

5. 5

   Remove bacon from pan and set aside to drain.

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   Rough chop when cool.

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   Add chopped onion to hot bacon grease, cover pan, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until translucent.

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   Add chopped garlic to onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently so that the garlic does not burn.

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   Add chopped bacon and stir.

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    Stir in Ragu Chunky Garden Combination Pasta Sauce, chicken stock, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, and salt, and pepper to taste, and bring to a simmer Simmer loosely covered for 10 minutes.

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    Add garbanzo beans and peas and carrots, raise heat to bring back to a boil, then cover loosely and lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

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    Remove bay leaf.

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    Stir in Orzo, arugula, and sherry, if desired, and cook for one more minute.

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    Serve immediately.

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    I offer Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper on the side and crusty sourdough bread for dunking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.