BLT Soup 3
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INGREDIENTS 1/3 pound bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 head lettuce, cut into julienne (2 x 1-1/2-inches)
3 tablespoons flour
1-1/4 quarts hot water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 ham bouillon cube
1 (16-ounce) can of tomatoes in purée, diced
1 pinch of ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup half-and-half
Bacon crumbles, cherry tomato slices, or buttered croutons, for garnishIn a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté bacon until lightly browned. Do not drain the fat. Add butter and heat. Stir in lettuce and sauté for 2 minutes. Add flour, mixing well, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and slowly stir in hot water, chicken and ham bouillon cubes, tomatoes, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half-and-half and heat to simmering. Garnish and serve.
Makes 8 servings