BLT SOUP

BLT Soup image

Provided by Kisha

Categories Pork

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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8 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot sauce (optional)
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

In a large pot cook bacon until crisp.
Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. When cool enough to handle crumble the bacon. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
Saute the onions and celery in the pan drippings until soft, about 8 minutes.
Add the broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, thyme, and hot sauce if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve immediately topped with bacon and shredded lettuce.