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BLT Soup I

By: Lonnie Thomson

"Great on a cold winter night. Garnish with crumbled bacon bits."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

474 Saves

Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons margarine
3 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, julienne cut 1 1/2 to 2 inches lo
5/8 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon chicken soup base
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 cup hot half-and-half cream

Directions

In a heavy 3-quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not drain fat.
Add butter or margarine and heat until melted. Stir in lettuce and saute 2 minutes. Blend in flour with a wire whisk. Stir over medium heat until well blended and evenly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add hot water, chicken soup base, tomatoes, nutmeg, and red pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and gently boil 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add cream, mixing well. Heat to simmering, stirring frequently. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon bits. ENJOY!