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.
BLT Soup
- 8 slices crisply-cooked
bacon
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 shredded leaf lettuce
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Coarsely crumble bacon
and set aside.
- In 2-quart saucepan, stir
together tomatoes, broth, beans and seasoning. Bring to a simmer;
stir in vinegar.
- In small bowl, toss together
lettuce and basil.
- Ladle soup into large
soup plates or bowls; garnish each serving with crumbled bacon
and lettuce and basil mixture.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 240 calories
Protein 12 grams
Fat 9 grams
Sodium 1370 milligrams
Cholesterol 15 milligrams
Carbohydrates 29 grams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
