BLT Soup I

Name: BLT Soup I
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons margarine; 3 ½ cups iceberg lettuce, julienne cut 1 1/2 to 2 inches lo; ⅝ cup all-purpose flour; 3 ½ cups hot water; 1 tablespoon chicken soup base; ¾ cup chopped tomatoes; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper; 1 cup hot half-and-half cream

Rating: 4.58 stars

12 Ratings
10 Reviews
1 Photo

Great on a cold winter night. Garnish with crumbled bacon bits.

By Lonnie Thomson

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a heavy 3-quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not drain fat.

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Step 2

Add butter or margarine and heat until melted. Stir in lettuce and saute 2 minutes. Blend in flour with a wire whisk. Stir over medium heat until well blended and evenly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Add hot water, chicken soup base, tomatoes, nutmeg, and red pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and gently boil 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add cream, mixing well. Heat to simmering, stirring frequently. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon bits. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

189.6 calories; 4.6 g protein; 10.7 g carbohydrates; 23.5 mg cholesterol; 461.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (10)

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SALSAGIRL

04/22/2005

Great Recipe! But I didn't saute the lettuce instead I just chopped it and used it as a garnish for the soup. That way it stays crispy and fresh. Also I chopped up the bacon and added extra bacon as well. This one is something wonderfully different. A little place here in town serves this once in a while and they say it is their most popular and most requested soups. Read More

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(15)

12 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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SALSAGIRL

04/22/2005

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ARCH_77

10/16/2003

this is a great soup i use this at my job and i cook for a living but some people like this and some dont try with toast points for a garnish Read More

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REDBONE_55

01/27/2003

Great recipe. Restaurant quality and easy to prepare. Read More

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TripleL

01/11/2008

This tasted pretty good and was easy to make. I substituted - 1/4cup butter and 1/4cup milk instead of half-and-half - water in roughly the same amount as grease (in lieu of bacon grease) - 14oz can of chicken broth instead of the chicken soup base and water the recipe calls for. The actual serving size of the recipe is smaller than 8 servings more like 4 servings. Read More

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heather

05/01/2009

I was VERY skeptical about adding lettuce to a soup but it really does work in this soup. Try it! It was excellent my husband loved it so much he has already asked for it again. The main modifications I made were to use more of what was called for in the recipe (more bacon more tomatoes a bit of extra water). I skipped the margerine just didn't seem necessary with the bacon grease. I also garnished with some tomato flavored croutons. This one is a keeper thank you! Read More

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DANEILLESPOTSWOOD

01/27/2003

A lot of steps to get this one done but worth the effort on the cold nights. I actually doubled the recipe and added more chicken base and spices. It does have the BLT taste to it. Read More

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DREGINEK

01/27/2003

Interesting and different soup. I can see why some may not care for this as much as the lettuce when cooked become "wilted" in both appearance and texture. I used a little more chicken stock added some dry minced onions (when I added the water) and more bacon which I crumbled and mixed INTO the soup when I added the half & half. Needed a little S&P but overall it was a good soup and it was enjoyed. Thanks Lonnie. Read More

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Aratay

10/14/2008

I have made this recipe many many times and my family LOVES it!!! It is a little time consuming to make but it is worth the effort! I serve with bacon pieces on top. Thanks so much for the recipe! Read More

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Rosemary

02/21/2005

This was a really different recipe... but i love it! I added more bacon a little more cayenne 1 avocado 1 teaspoon caraway seeds ground a dash of garlic powder a few slices of smoked gouda a couple ounces of cream cheese - all the things I like on my sandwich Read More

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Nutritional Information

BLT Soup I

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 189.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 27 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 17 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 7 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 19 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SALSAGIRL

04/22/2005

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ARCH_77

10/16/2003

this is a great soup i use this at my job and i cook for a living but some people like this and some dont try with toast points for a garnish

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(11)

REDBONE_55

01/27/2003

Great recipe. Restaurant quality and easy to prepare.

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TripleL

01/11/2008

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heather

05/01/2009

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DANEILLESPOTSWOOD

01/27/2003

A lot of steps to get this one done but worth the effort on the cold nights. I actually doubled the recipe and added more chicken base and spices. It does have the BLT taste to it.

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(5)

DREGINEK

01/27/2003

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Aratay

10/14/2008

I have made this recipe many many times and my family LOVES it!!! It is a little time consuming to make but it is worth the effort! I serve with bacon pieces on top. Thanks so much for the recipe!

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Rosemary

02/21/2005

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