Best Pennys Bacon Tomato Soup Recipes

EASY TOMATO SOUP WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon pieces to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
• Carefully spoon away all but about 4 tablespoons of the bacon grease and return the pot to medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant - about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and whisk to combine. Add the tomatoes and sugar*. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Carefully use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, being sure to keep the blender head close to the bottom of the pot to prevent splattering. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve topped with the crispy bacon pieces and a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese.

PENNY'S BACON & TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crispy. Drain, reserving 4 T. of drippings.
• Sauté onion in 1 T. of bacon drippings (or olive oil) until soft and transparent.
• Mix remaining drippings and flour in pan and cook until light brown.
• Add onion and hot broth, stirring until smooth.
• Whisk in can of water, tomatoes and bacon.
• Cook on low heat for 30-45 minutes.
• I think this would probably be good with turkey bacon for a lighter version and olive oil in place of the drippings.

COPPER PENNY

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil, add carrots and boil until the carrots are just tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain well.
• In a mixing bowl combine the celery, green pepper, carrots and onion.
• Bring tomato soup, oil, vinegar and sugar to a boil. Stir well. Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the mixture over the vegetables, mix until all of the vegetables are coated. Marinate this salad overnight before serving.

CLASSIC TOMATO SOUP WITH BACON

Steps:

• Render bacon over medium heat in a 3-quart saucepan until crisp, about three minutes. Remove bacon to paper-towel lined plate and set aside, reserving the rendered fat in the saucepan.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add the butter. Sauté the onion and carrot for 8-10 minutes or until very soft and beginning to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
• Add the tomato paste and continue cooking about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture, mix well and continue cooking for another minute.
• Gradually pour in the stock, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
• Add the diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove soup from the heat. Add the heavy cream and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
• Season to taste and serve garnished with the crisped bacon.