SPICY TOMATO & BACON SOUP

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Original recipe that I thought tasted great, it is quite spicy so reduce or omit chilli flakes and/or pepper for a mild result. Can of course be scaled up easily.

Provided by Peter J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 slice bacon
2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 chicken stock cube
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, torn apart
6 basil leaves, torn apart
2 cups water
1 slice bread

Steps:

  • Remove rind from bacon and tear into bite sized pieces.
  • Place bacon, oil, garlic, and onion flakes into medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until bacon is browned and cooked through.
  • Add all remaining ingredients apart from bread and slowly bring to boil over medium temperature (will take around 10 minutes).
  • Reduce temperature to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile toast bread and cut into small squares as croutons.
  • Serve soup in bowl with croutons sprinled over the top.

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