Spicy Tomato Soup

Angie created this dish shortly after she and Jim moved to California – it was a big hit, and has become a family favorite at our house.

2 C Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
15 oz diced tomatoes
½ cup orzo pasta
2 Louisiana Brand hot link sausages (about 8 oz), diced

Gently mix soup and tomatoes into a saucepan over med-high heat, stirring occasionally. In a wide skillet, fry up diced sausage until slightly darkened but not crisp. Drain well. When soup begins to boil, add sausage and orzo and turn heat to med-low. Continue to stir occasionally, all the way to the bottom (otherwise the orzo likes to sink and stick). Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.

Yields: 4-6 servings

Time to make: 20 – 30 min

Source: Angela Peterson Hoffman

Notes: We like to add a little half & half or a dollop of sour cream to cool down the soup and make it creamy. It’s also good with Goldfish crackers!