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Bacon and Tomato Soup

by Lynne Webb on February 29, 2016 (Updated July 27, 2022) // 4 Comments

Soups » Bacon and Tomato Soup

Bacon and Tomato Soup

by Lynne Webb on February 29, 2016 (Updated July 27, 2022) // 4 Comments

Fire-roasted tomatoes, bacon, sautéed onion, fresh thyme, and a little cream combine to make a smooth, flavorful soup that works as first or main course.
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Bacon and Tomato Soup

Bacon, onion and fresh thyme lend a mellow blend of flavors to this simple puréed tomato soup.

Made with a base of canned fire-roasted tomatoes and chicken (or vegetable) broth, then finished with a touch of heavy cream, it has a smooth texture and just the right amount of richness.

Bacon and Tomato Soup

Bacon and Tomato Soup

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Fire-roasted tomatoes, bacon, sautéed onion, fresh thyme, and a little cream combine to make a smooth, flavorful soup that works as first or main course.
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time : 35 mins
Total Time : 45 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
  • 3 cups canned, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained (one 28-ounce can)
  • 1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken, or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream, or more to taste

Instructions 

  • In a heavy soup pot, fry the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
  • Add the olive oil to the pot and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking just until fragrant.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth and thyme. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the soup from the heat and purée using a hand-held immersion or conventional blender. Stir in the bacon and cream, ladle into individual bowls and serve immediately.
  • Serve with a salad and a slices of sourdough bread with butter for an easy dinner.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Bacon and Tomato Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
197
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
588
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Soups
 | 
Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Matthew Griffiths says

    January 6, 2023 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    brilliant

    Reply
  2. Lori Trafford says

    September 12, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    Since I was a teenager, Tomato Soup has been one of those things I like to make when my appetite is a bit off….or after a trip and you’re SO sick of restaurant food…It’s my “Get back on Track” go to. I once had a roasted tomato soup and thought it was fabulous. I was not able to acquire the recipe for it though so each new recipe I tried left me s little bit disappointed at the best and Wow this is terrible at the worst. Then this soup came into my life, by a google search for roasty +bacon+tomato and I have to say it is the most delicious tomato soup I have ever had. Made exactly as listed, added grated cheese and threw a couple garlic croutons on top. Well done!! and Yummy yummy!!! This will be a favorite of ours for years to come!!

    Reply
  3. GiGi Eats says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:58 am

    My fiance claims to not like tomatoes at all but I bet mixed with bacon, he’d be ALLLLLL over them!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      March 1, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      Bacon is the great persuader when it comes to vegetables – that and cheese!

      Reply

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