Smoky Tomato Soup with Maple-Candied Bacon Recipe

Name: Smoky Tomato Soup with Maple-Candied Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices of thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon (8 ounces); 2 tablespoons maple sugar or light brown sugar (see Note); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon piment d'Espelette (a dried pepper from France); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup dry rose wine; Two 15-ounce cans chopped tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

8 slices of thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons maple sugar or light brown sugar (see Note)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon piment d'Espelette (a dried pepper from France)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry rose wine
Two 15-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
3
Arrange the bacon on the paper and bake for 8 minutes, until almost crisp.
4
Drain the oil from the baking sheet.
5
Sprinkle the bacon with the sugar and bake for 8 minutes, until glazed; cool.
6
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter in the oil.
7
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, 5 minutes.
8
Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat for 30 seconds.
9
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until darkened, 2 minutes.
10
Stir in the granulated sugar, smoked paprika, orange zest, piment d'Espelette, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
11
Add the rose and bring to a boil.
12
Add the tomatoes with their juices; bring to a simmer.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Stir the water, orange juice and sour cream into the saucepan.
15
Working in batches, puree the soup until smooth.
16
Return the soup to the saucepan; season with salt and pepper.
17
Reheat the soup, then ladle into bowls and serve with the bacon.
18
Alternatively, the soup can be chilled and served cold.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 8 slices of thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon (8 ounces), 2 tablespoons maple sugar or light brown sugar (see Note), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Smoky Tomato Soup with Maple-Candied Bacon 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.

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Smoky Tomato Soup with Maple-Candied Bacon

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