Green Tomato Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 slices smoked bacon
• 1 1/2 cups scallions, leeks work as well
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 4 -5 cups chopped unripe green tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large 4 quart pot over medium high heat.
• 2 add bacon and cook until browning.
• 3 add scallions, garlic and bay leaf until all is tender and cooked through.
• 4 add salt, pepper and tomatoes and stir well, then add broth and water.
• 5 bring to a simmer and cover partially for 35 minutes.
• 6 taste to adjust seasoning if need be.
• 7 enjoy!