BLT&C Soup Recipe

Name: BLT&C Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 12 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes, drained; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; ½ cup flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper, to your taste; 2 cups shredded cheese; ½ cup instant mashed potatoes, for thickening; chopped lettuce; bacon bits; crouton

Servings: persons

1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
12 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
½ cup flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper, to your taste
2 cups shredded cheese
½ cup instant mashed potatoes, for thickening
chopped lettuce
bacon bits
crouton

1
Melt butter in a large stock pot.
2
Add celery, red pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
3
Saute until vegetables are tender.
4
Add flour and mix well in to vegetables.
5
Cook for about 5 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
6
Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
7
Add cooked bacon, basil, thyme, salt and pepper.
8
Cook for about 30 minutes.
9
Taste occasionally and adjust seasonings as needed.
10
Stir in cheese and instant mashed potatoes.
11
Allow cheese to melt completely.
12
You may omit the instant potatoes if you want a less thick soup.
13
Serve topped with shredded lettuce, bacon bits and croutons.

1819

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

174

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, 12 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, BLT&C Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BLT&C Soup

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