BLT Soup 5 (Low Carb)

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INGREDIENTS

4 slices bacon, diced, fried crisp, drained and set aside
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
Minced garlic to taste, optional
14-ounces chicken broth
1/2 medium tomato, diced
2 cups Romaine lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste, optional

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onion, pepper, and celery until tender. Salt and pepper, to taste. Add broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Just before serving add tomato, bacon, Romaine lettuce and cream. Heat gently, but do not boil.

Makes 2 servings