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Minestrone-style soup

Brian Turner

by Brian Turner
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1
Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time less than 10 mins  
Ingredients

30g/1oz unsalted butter
1 rasher streaky bacon, chopped
½ onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp long grain rice
6 baby button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
290ml/½ pint beef stock
freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Gently melt the butter in a medium pan.
2. Stir in the bacon for one minute.
3. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for a further 8-10 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
6. Season and serve.