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Apple Bacon Tomato Soup

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Recipe Summary Apple Bacon Tomato Soup

A rich, flavorful, surprising soup. Warm and soothing in the winter. By the second day the sauteed apples have really infused the soup and it is so tasty! Could be wonderful with mozzarella cheese grated on top just before serving.

Ingredients | Bacon Hock Soup Countdown

5 slices bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ white onion, chopped

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

2 cups beef stock

1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 bay leaf

1 medium apple, thinly sliced

½ cup red wine

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, coarsely chop, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and saute white onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in beef stock, pinto beans, tomatoes, celery, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the apple in the red wine until soft.

Mix bacon, apple, and remaining red wine into the soup mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until well blended.

Info | Bacon Hock Soup Countdown

prep: 15 mins cook: 30 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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