blt-soup-ii.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a heavy 3-quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not drain fat.",
        "Stir in the margarine and heat until melted. Add lettuce and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and heat stirring constantly until evenly cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the hot water, chicken soup base and tomato. Season with nutmeg and cayenne. Reheat the soup to boiling, stirring frequently.  Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 6  minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in the half and half and serve hot."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "5 slices bacon, diced",
        "2 tablespoons margarine",
        "3 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, julienned",
        "5/8 cup all-purpose flour",
        "3 1/2 cups hot water",
        "1 tablespoon chicken soup base",
        "3/4 cup chopped tomatoes",
        "1 pinch ground nutmeg",
        "1 pinch cayenne pepper",
        "1 cup hot half-and-half cream"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "BLT Soup II",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23862/blt-soup-ii/"
}