Tomato, Rice And Italian Sausage Soup

1. 1

   Saute bacon and onion together until lightly browned. Drain off fat.

2. 2

   In soup pot, add peeled and diced fresh tomatoes or break up canned tomatoes. Add sugar, then bacon/onion mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in separate pan cook sausage covered in water for 15 minutes. Drain, then cut into slices.

4. 4

   Place sausage in soup pot with bacon/tomato mixture. Add beef stock or broth and oregano, then bring to a rolling boil.

5. 5

   Stir in rice. Cook over medium heat uncovered until approximately 10 minutes until rice is tender, adding additional broth if needed.

6. 6

   Remove from heat then stir in parmesan cheese and butter. Salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Put in serving bowls and sprinkle on minced fresh parsley. Additional parmesan cheese may also be sprinkled on.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.