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Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

  2. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  3. 3 cups cubed French bread

  4. 1 pound sliced bacon, diced

  5. 2 cups finely chopped celery

  6. 1 onion, finely chopped

  7. 2 tablespoons sugar

  8. 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  9. 5 cups chicken broth

  10. 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce

  11. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  12. 1/8 teaspoon pepper

  13. 3 cups shredded lettuce

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium, heat butter and oil. Add the bread cubes; stir until crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside.

  2. In the same pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings; set bacon aside. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, picante sauce, tomato sauce and pepper; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes.

  3. Just before serving, add lettuce and heat through. Garnish with the croutons and bacon.

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