Bacon lettuce and tomato reside in a slightly spicy rich creamy liquid.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 5 slices bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 3 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, julienned
- 5/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
- 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 cup hot half-and-half cream
PREPARATION:
In a heavy 3-quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not drain fat.
Stir in the margarine and heat until melted. Add lettuce and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and heat stirring constantly until evenly cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the hot water, chicken soup base and tomato. Season with nutmeg and cayenne. Reheat the soup to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in the half and half and serve hot.