bacon-lettuce and tomato soup

Name: Bacon-Lettuce and Tomato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 28 ounce(s) can crushed tomatoes; 3 cup(s) beef stock; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped basil ( or 2 teas. dried); 1 - strip orange peel 1x1/2 inch long; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 4 cup(s) shredded romaine lettuce

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on May 10, 2013

This is a great way to start your summer and still have a great soup with all those summer herbs and vegetables,add a little bacon for some crunch and you have a mouthful of delicious!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil ( or 2 teas. dried)
1 - strip orange peel 1x1/2 inch long
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce

How To Make bacon-lettuce and tomato soup

Step 1

Cut and fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes, drain on paper towels. To the bacon grease in the pan add the carrots, onion, celery and garlic;sauté over medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, stock, basil, orange zest, salt, sugar, and pepper.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and then turn down heat, cover skillet and simmer for 30 minutes.Turn off heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3

Puree the mixture in small batches in a blender at high speed or in a food processor until smooth about 1 minute. Return puree to the skillet or large saucepan and cook over moderate heat until heated through about 5 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in shredded lettuce and heat until lettuce is wilted about 1 minute or a little more. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon , a bit of lettuce and tomato,for garnish. Enjoy!
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