BLT Soup

No one said that the tomato in a BLT had to be sliced. This fresh soup is quickly made and goes well with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cooked white beans, (cannellini or navy)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup leaf lettuce, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Coarsely crumble bacon and set aside.
2. In a 2-quart saucepan, stir together tomatoes, broth, beans and seasoning. Bring to a simmer; stir in vinegar.
3. In small bowl, toss together lettuce and basil.
4. Ladle soup into large soup plates or bowls; garnish each serving with crumbled bacon, lettuce and basil.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 240 calories Protein: 12g Fat: 9g Sodium: 1370mgCholesterol: 15mg Carbohydrates: 29g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board