B-L-T Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In an 8-quart pot, lightly saute diced bacon.
2. 2
   Do not remove drippings.
3. 3
   Add margarine.
4. 4
   Heat until melted.
5. 5
   Add chopped lettuce.
6. 6
   Saute 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Add flour.
8. 8
   Stir until well blended. Cook 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Add chicken stock, tomatoes, nutmeg and pepper. Heat until boiling, stirring to prevent sticking.
10. 10
    When mixture begins to boil, add half and half.
11. 11
    Warm, but do not boil.
12. 12
    Serves 12.