Bacon and Pesto Pasta Soup

Another yummy from Phillip Bleecker and Carissa Watts. I should be posting to my new blog www.hotplatedmeals.com very soon. Until then-Enjoy.

Olive Oil
6 Strips Bacon
2 tsp Butter
1lb Potatoes (Peeled and Diced)
1lb Onion (Chopped)
2 1/2 C. Chicken Stock
2 1/2 C. Milk
3 1/2oz Pasta (conchigliette or fusilli)
2/3 C. Heavy Cream
2 tsp Chopped Parsley
2 tsp Pesto (add more to taste)
Salt and Pepper (add to taste)
Parmesan Cheese

Heat oil in pan and cook bacon. Add butter, potatoes, and onions. Cook 12 min (stirring).

Add stock and milk. Bring to boil—simmer 5 min.

Add pasta. Simmer 3-5 min.

Add cream. Simmer 5 min.

Add parsley, pesto, salt and pepper to taste.

Serve w/ cheese