Ingredients for Penny's Bacon Tomato Soup
- 4 slices bacon
- Bacon Drippings
- Plain Flour
- Stewed Tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
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How to Make Penny's Bacon Tomato Soup
- Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 4 teaspoons of bacon grease.
- Saute 1 medium onion in 1 teaspoon of reserved bacon grease until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together the remaining 3 teaspoons of bacon grease and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in the pan until light brown (about 1 minute).
- Add the sauteed onion and 4 cups of hot chicken broth to the pan, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can of water, and the cooked bacon, crumbled.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or a swirl of cream (optional). Enjoy with a side of cornbread!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
37 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
26g
Carbs
5g
