BLT Soup
Source The Low Carb Cookbook
March 03, 2005
Serves 4
Per Serving
Protein: 7.7 g
Fat: 17.4 g
Carbohydrate: 6.8 g
Ingredients
4 slices smoked bacon
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart chicken broth
1 medium tomato, diced
Chopped or shredded romaine or arugula
½ cup cream
Salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce to taste
¼ cup croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
Fry the bacon crisp and crumble it when cool; set aside. In a soup pot, melt the butter and sauté the onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic over medium heat until tender. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
