Recipe of the Week: BLT in a Bowl

Makes 4 Servings

If your family likes BLT sandwiches, consider our hearty BLT soup. Made with tomato soup, tortellini, baby spinach, and bacon bits, it’s a fun way to turn soup into a main meal. For the bacon, you could use vegetarian bacon bits or simply cook up a few slices of your favorite bacon and then crumble them up.

Two 10 ¾-ounce cans 30%-less-sodium condensed tomato soup
2 cans water
6 to 8 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
One 6-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
4 teaspoons real bacon bits
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1. Add the tomato soup and water to a large saucepan and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil.

2. Add the tortellini and cook, uncovered, according to package directions, stirring frequently. Do not drain. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

3. Serve in individual bowls and top with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese as desired.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 260 calories, 4g fat (1.5g saturated), 780mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 7g protein, 50% vitamin A, 60% vitamin C

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD and Liz Weiss, MS, RD are The Meal Makeover Moms, and together, they’re on a mission to help busy families eat better. For more recipes, check out their blog, Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen or listen to their weekly podcast, Cooking with the Moms.

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