Italian Wedding Soup: The Best Comfort in a Bowl with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy the richness of Italian Wedding Soup, featuring turkey bacon for a unique twist on a classic comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta, such as acini di pepe
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add kale and pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add more vegetables for additional nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, comfort food, turkey bacon