BLT Soup

BLT Soup combines all the flavors of your favorite bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich in a bowl! This is perfect for a busy weeknight or a game day party!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword recipe for blt soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 658kcal

Author Kelly Miller

Ingredients

1 pound bacon chopped
2 cups celery finely diced
1 onion finely diced
6 tablespoons flour
5 cups chicken broth
16 oz jar picante sauce or puree a 16 oz jar of salsa
8 oz tomato sauce
2 cups spring mix sliced into thin strips
2 cups garlic & herb croutons

Instructions

In a large stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until done.
Remove bacon and set aside. Pour out drippings, leaving about 1/4 cup of drippings in pot.
Sauté celery and onions in drippings until tender.
Whisk in flour and then whisk in chicken broth until there are no flour lumps.
Stir in picante sauce and tomato sauce.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
Continue to simmer for 10 minutes, or until soup has thickened.
Stir in bacon (reserve some for sprinkling on top if desired) and 1 1/2 cups spring mix.
Ladle into bowls and top with some spring mix, a few croutons, and any reserved bacon.

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