Ingredients
30 gram butter
1 leek, trimmed, washed, chopped
175 gram woolworths select shortcut rindless bacon, chopped
3 sprigs of thyme, plus extra to serve
1 rosemary stalk
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon woolworths select tomato paste
4 cup chicken stock
3 cup water
1 cup risoni or other small pasta
grated parmesan and crusty bread to serve
Method
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium. Sauté leek, bacon, thyme and rosemary for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add carrots and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until golden. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add stock, water and risoni. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
4. Remove herbs sprigs. Serve soup topped with parmesan and extra thyme. Accompany with crusty bread.
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