Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
Warm up with this rich and creamy tomato soup enhanced with the savory taste of turkey bacon, perfect for cold winter days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil, onion, and garlic to pot. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth. Return to heat.
- Stir in heavy cream and crumbled bacon. Heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg