BLTSoup

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy pan over medium heat, cook bacon until lightly browned.
2. 2
   Do not drain fat!
3. 3
   And margarine and heat until melted.
4. 4
   Stir in lettuce and saute 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add flour, stirring until well blended, and evenly cooked 2-3 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Stir in water and chicken bouillon, tomatoes, nutmeg and red pepper.
8. 8
   Heat to boiling.
9. 9
   Reduce heat and gently boil 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. 10
    Add half and half cream, mixing well.
11. 11
    Heat to simmering, stirring often.
12. 12
    Serve hot.
13. 13
    Garnish with croutons or bacon crumbles.
14. 14
    Makes 4 servings.
15. 15
    *Isubstituted canned chicken broth for the water and the bouillon.