TOMATO SOUP WITH PANCETTA - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

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Another Giada De Laurentiis recipe from her family dinners cookbook. This soup is heavenly, I was stunned at all of the amazing flavors it has in it. This is a must try!

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 slices rustic rye bread (sliced 3/4-inch thick and cubed 5 3/4-inch x 3 3/4-inch)
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium flame.
  • Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the bread cubes and toss to coat with the pan drippings.
  • Saute until the bread cubes are golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer uncovered until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mascarpone and sour cream until blended.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls.
  • Spoon a dollop of the mascarpone mixture onto each serving and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 470.6, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.8

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