Recipe: Easy Tomato Soup with Bacon

Published On: 09.26.20 |

By: Stacey Little

This recipe is as easy as frying bacon and dicing onions. (Stacey Little/Southern Bite)

A few fresh ingredients with canned tomatoes can make a soup greater than a sum of its parts.

Pick a brand of crushed tomatoes for the best flavor. (Stacey Little/Southern Bite)

Easy Tomato Soup with Bacon

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon pieces to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
Carefully spoon away all but about 4 tablespoons of the bacon grease and return the pot to medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant — about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and whisk to combine. Add the tomatoes and sugar*. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.
Carefully use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, being sure to keep the blender head close to the bottom of the pot to prevent splattering. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve topped with the crispy bacon pieces and a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese.

Notes

*The amount of sugar will vary based on the exact brand of tomatoes you use. Add more or less to achieve the taste you want.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”