BLT Soup II

Bacon lettuce and tomato reside in a slightly spicy rich creamy liquid.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 253 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• ⅝ cup all-purpose flour
• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 3 ½ cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
• ¾ cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup hot half-and-half cream
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 ½ cups iceberg lettuce, julienned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a heavy 3-quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not drain fat.

Step 2

Stir in the margarine and heat until melted. Add lettuce and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and heat stirring constantly until evenly cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the hot water, chicken soup base and tomato. Season with nutmeg and cayenne. Reheat the soup to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in the half and half and serve hot.