BLT SOUP

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"I'm always inventing new recipes or improving on old ones," says Sharon Richardson of Dallas, Texas. "Since the BLT is a family favorite, I created a soup with all the flavors of the sandwich. But I gave it extra zip by adding picante sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups cubed French bread
1 pound bacon strips, diced
2 cups finely chopped celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add bread cubes; stir until crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings; set bacon aside. , Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Gradually stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 minute or until blended. Add the broth, picante sauce, tomato sauce and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Just before serving, add lettuce and heat through. Sprinkle with croutons and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Nasim Akhter
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Magar Peshal
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Jason Phillips
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I'm not a huge fan of BLT sandwiches, but I loved this soup. The flavors are perfectly balanced.


Shoib Jan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Ahmed Ali Abdella
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I love the unique flavor of this soup. It's unlike any other soup I've ever had.


Kaitlyn Hambleton
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover bacon, lettuce, and tomato. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ali Khosa
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I was skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Basit Awan
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting. I especially love the addition of the crispy bacon and croutons.


Amish Abdi
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors, and it was so easy to make. I especially appreciated the fact that I could use leftover bacon, lettuce, and tomato.


Cameron Winston
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YUM! I've always been a fan of BLT sandwiches, so I was excited to try this soup. It definitely did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bas tech Channel
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This BLT soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the bacon, lettuce, and tomato were perfectly balanced, and the creamy potato base was so smooth and comforting. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


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