- Cloudy?
- Boiled too hard.
- Pasta type?
- Flat squares or broken lasagna sheets.
Smoky Potato and Toasted Pasta Soup
A shepherd's invention. The unique step is frying the dry pasta in bacon fat ('lebbencs'), giving a deep, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
5
oz
Pasta squares or broken lasagna sheets
2
medium
potatoes
1
small
onion
2
cloves
garlic
4
oz
Smoked Bacon
1
tsp
paprika
6
cups
water
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Equipment Needed
- Pot
Allergen Information
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Render chopped bacon. Remove bits, keep fat.
Tip: Base flavor.
2
✓
Fry dry pasta in hot fat until browned.
Tip: Nutty flavor.
3
✓
Add onion, garlic, paprika (off heat).
Tip: Don't burn paprika.
4
✓
Add water, potatoes, season.
Tip: Simmer till tender.
5
✓
Serve with bacon bits.
Tip: Hearty meal.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 5 oz Pasta squares or broken lasagna sheets
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 oz Smoked Bacon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 6 cups water