• 1/2 cup pastina or alphabet pasta, uncooked
• 2-1/4 cups canned whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2/3 cup water
• 11 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1-1/3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup croutons, (optional)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise, (optional)

Combine pasta, tomatoes with juice, stock and water in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to break up tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide lettuce in each serving bowl and ladle soup over top. Sprinkle with bacon and croutons. Top with a dollop of mayonnaise, if desired.

Per serving: calories 627, fat 44.8g, 64% calories from fat, cholesterol 86mg, protein 30.3g, carbohydrates 27.1g, fiber 2.5g, sugar 4.7g, sodium 2065mg, diet points 16.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.3, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.3, Lean meat: 3.3, Fat: 6.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Chenin Blanc, or Chianti.