blt-soup-i.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a heavy 3-quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Do not drain fat.",
        "Add butter or margarine and heat until melted. Stir in lettuce and saute 2 minutes. Blend in flour with a wire whisk. Stir over medium heat until well blended and evenly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.",
        "Add hot water, chicken soup base, tomatoes, nutmeg, and red pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and gently boil 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add cream, mixing well. Heat to simmering, stirring frequently. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon bits. ENJOY!"
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "5 slices bacon, diced",
        "2 tablespoons margarine",
        "3 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, julienne cut 1 1/2 to 2 inches lo",
        "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 ground cayenne pepper",
        "1 cup hot half-and-half cream"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "BLT Soup I",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13052/blt-soup-i/"
}