Tomato Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
A warm, hearty tomato soup infused with the rich flavor of turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, return to pot, and stir in the chopped turkey bacon and cream if using.
- Heat through and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other spices like oregano or thyme for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg