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BLT Soup

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

"Create a soup with all the fabulous flavors of the sandwich, and give it extra zip by adding picante sauce."

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups cubed French bread
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
2 cups finely chopped celery
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium, heat butter and oil. Add the bread cubes; stir until crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings; set bacon aside. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, picante sauce, tomato sauce and pepper; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes.
Just before serving, add lettuce and heat through. Garnish with the croutons and bacon.