TOMATO, RICE AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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I hope you enjoy this soup, which I've been making for what seems like forever!! 10/09 NOTE: This recipe is my original one, made when the kids were little and didn't like too much spice. Now I sometimes doctor it up adding garlic, red pepper flakes, or whatever. This soup is very forgiving, so do your own thing! I originally did not add the sugar quantity in the recipe, so have now corrected this.

Provided by Mareesme

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon, minced
1 small onion, diced
6 ripe tomatoes or 32 ounces canned tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage
8 cups beef stock or 8 cups broth
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper
fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Saute bacon and onion together until lightly browned. Drain off fat.
  • In soup pot, add peeled and diced fresh tomatoes or break up canned tomatoes. Add sugar, then bacon/onion mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in separate pan cook sausage covered in water for 15 minutes. Drain, then cut into slices.
  • Place sausage in soup pot with bacon/tomato mixture. Add beef stock or broth and oregano, then bring to a rolling boil.
  • Stir in rice. Cook over medium heat uncovered until approximately 10 minutes until rice is tender, adding additional broth if needed.
  • Remove from heat then stir in parmesan cheese and butter. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put in serving bowls and sprinkle on minced fresh parsley. Additional parmesan cheese may also be sprinkled on.

nwekori ozoemena
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sean Franklin
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This soup is really easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Shahbaz Laber
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I still enjoyed this soup. The flavors were really well-balanced.


Eite islam
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for people who like a little bit of heat.


Fayyaz Ahmad
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my favorites!


Sardar Babarzeb
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Sway Babie
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Tafadzwa C Rufu
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. It's also really affordable and easy to make.


Destiny Emwonkpare
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Usman Manj
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I was really looking forward to trying this soup, but I was disappointed. The flavors were bland and the sausage was dry. I won't be making this again.


Humaira Kashaf
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shahziab Shahziab
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Carlos Heredia
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick, easy, and always turns out great.


manju karki
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for some extra spice.


nadeem rajput
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Sophia Imaikop Fakorede
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the sausage added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.