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a rich tomato soup topped with shredded cheddar and crumbled crispy bacon in a wide bowl, in a wide horizontal shot, on a cozy wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Savory Bacon Cheddar

For a rich and creamy experience dunk your bacon and cheddar sandwich into the delicious tomato soup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a pot until crisp, then remove and set aside, leaving a little fat behind.
  2. Soften the onion in the bacon fat for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and broth and simmer 15 minutes, then blend smooth.
  4. Stir in the cheddar and cream over low heat until melted, then top each bowl with crispy bacon and black pepper.

Notes

Keep the heat low when adding cheese so it doesn't get grainy.