Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Soup

• Beef Bouillon Cubes
• Hot Water
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Garlic Salt
• Dried Parsley Flakes
• Dried Thyme
• Pepper
• Hot Sauce
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• Seasoned Croutons

How to Make Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Soup

1. In a medium bowl, dissolve bouillon cubes in 6 cups of hot water. Set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Set bacon aside and drain on paper towels.
3. Add olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion and celery to the bacon drippings and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the Dutch oven.
5. Pour in the reserved bouillon mixture.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
7. Stir in shredded lettuce and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved cooked bacon.
9. Serve immediately, topped with croutons and remaining bacon bits.