Bacon and Tomato Soup
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Stomach warming goodness, this is my version of my Mom's classic recipe.
Ingredients
| 16 | ounces |
tomatoes, canned, crushed
or fresh crushed |
|
| 4 | ounces |
bacon
diced |
|
| 1 | large |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
beef bouillon granules
or one cube |
* |
| 2 | teaspoons |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
paprika
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
* |
| 2 | ounces |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
| 1 | x |
basil
for garnish |
* |
Directions
In a medium saucepan, fry the bacon and onions until the bacon is crispy and onions are translucent.
Add the flour and cook stirring for two minutes making a roux.
Add the beef bouillon granules, sugar, tomatoes and paprika. Bring to boil then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, add the cream and black pepper to taste.
Divide into 4 bowls, top with basil as a garnish if desired.
Perfect to warm the belly on a cold winter day.
Serve with goat cheese crostini and salad to make a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 197g (6.9 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 23753% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
21%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 36mg
12%
Sodium 810mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
6%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars g
Protein
27g
Vitamin A 22%
•
Vitamin C 23%
Calcium 7%
•
Iron 12%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
