snuggle up and eat bacon-mac soup

Las Cruces, NM
Updated on Nov 6, 2011

I've never actually seen this recipe anywhere else. My mother made it. It's simple and total comfort food. It will warm the cockles of your heart. If you like this recipe, see my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 quart tomatoes (4 cups more or less) canned or fresh and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cups cooked macaroni
  • - salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon pepper

How To Make snuggle up and eat bacon-mac soup

  • Step 1
    Cut up the bacon into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces, and saute in the soup pot until about half rendered. Remove the bacon with slotted spoon and dump in the onions. Saute until translucent and softened.
  • Step 2
    Add the tomatoes and bacon back into the pot. Add the pepper and test for salt. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Shut off and let sit until about an hour before eating.
  • Step 3
    Cook the macaroni and drain. Add to the tomato mix. Let simmer gently for about 30 minutes, checking for dryness. Add water if needed.

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