Apple Bacon Tomato Soup

This thick soup is bursting with the flavors of bacon and sauteed apple. Top with mozzarella cheese, and serve with Italian or French bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 5 slices bacon
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 0.5 white onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, coarsely chop, and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and saute white onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in beef stock, pinto beans, tomatoes, celery, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the apple in the red wine until soft.

Step 4

Mix bacon, apple, and remaining red wine into the soup mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until well blended.