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BLT Soup

List of Ingredients




1/3 # Bacon, diced
1 T Butter
1/3 head Lettuce, julienne (2" x 1 1/2")
3 T Flour
1 1/4 qts hot Water
3 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1 Ham Bouillon Cube
1 (16 oz) can Tomatoes in puree, diced
1 pinch ground Nutmeg
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1 C Half & Half
Garnish:
Bacon crumbles, Cherry Tomato slices or Buttered Croutons


Recipe



In a large stockpot, sauté bacon until lightly brown. Do not drain the fat. Add butter and heat. Stir in lettuce and sauté for 2 minutes. Add flour mixing well and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly stir in hot water, chicken and ham bouillon cubes, tomatoes, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half and half and heat to simmering. Garnish and serve.
8 servings