Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2009

I was VERY skeptical about adding lettuce to a soup, but it really does work in this soup. Try it! It was excellent, my husband loved it so much he has already asked for it again. The main modifications I made were to use more of what was called for in the recipe (more bacon, more tomatoes, a bit of extra water). I skipped the margerine, just didn't seem necessary with the bacon grease. I also garnished with some tomato flavored croutons. This one is a keeper, thank you!

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

I have made this recipe many, many times and my family LOVES it!!! It is a little time consuming to make but it is worth the effort! I serve with bacon pieces on top. Thanks so much for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2008

This tasted pretty good and was easy to make. I substituted - 1/4cup butter and 1/4cup milk instead of half-and-half - water in roughly the same amount as grease (in lieu of bacon grease) - 14oz can of chicken broth instead of the chicken soup base and water the recipe calls for. The actual serving size of the recipe is smaller than 8 servings, more like 4 servings.

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2005

Great Recipe! But I didn't saute the lettuce, instead I just chopped it and used it as a garnish for the soup. That way it stays crispy and fresh. Also, I chopped up the bacon and added extra bacon as well. This one is something wonderfully different. A little place here in town serves this once in a while and they say it is their most popular and most requested soups.

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SALSAGIRL

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Home Town: East Moline, Illinois, USA

Living In: Colona, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2005

This was a really different recipe... but i love it! I added more bacon, a little more cayenne, 1 avocado, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds ground, a dash of garlic powder, a few slices of smoked gouda, a couple ounces of cream cheese - all the things I like on my sandwich

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Rosemary

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Home Town: New Haven, Indiana, USA

Living In: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2003

Interesting and different soup. I can see why some may not care for this as much as the lettuce when cooked become "wilted" in both appearance and texture. I used a little more chicken stock, added some dry minced onions (when I added the water) and more bacon, which I crumbled and mixed INTO the soup when I added the half & half. Needed a little S&P but overall, it was a good soup and it was enjoyed. Thanks Lonnie.

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DREGINEK

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2002

Great recipe. Restaurant quality and easy to prepare.

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2001

this is a great soup i use this at my job and i cook for a living but some people like this and some dont try with toast points for a garnish

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2001

A lot of steps to get this one done but worth the effort on the cold nights. I actually doubled the recipe and added more chicken base and spices. It does have the BLT taste to it.

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