Green Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 8 slices bacon
• 1-1/2 c. green onions, chopped
• 1 t. garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 4 to 5 c. green tomatoes, chopped
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 2 c. water

Instructions

1. 1Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the bacon and cook until it becomes nearly crisp. Toss in the chopped green onions, minced garlic, and the bay leaf, cooking until the vegetables soften.
2. 2Drain away the excess fat from the pot. Stir in the chopped green tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
3. 3Lower the heat, partially cover the pot, and let it simmer for 35 minutes. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if necessary.
4. 4Remove and discard the bay leaf from the pot before serving.

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