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Tomato Soup with Bat Croutons

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
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Progresso® chicken broth provides simple addition to this delicious tomato soup served with bat shaped croutons – perfect for Halloween dinner.
Updated Sep 24, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices pumpernickel bread
  • 3 slices thick-sliced bacon
  • 4 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Using 4 1/2-inch bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut 2 shapes from each slice of bread. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until toasted. Cool completely.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Cook shallots and garlic in bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add tomatoes, broth, basil, thyme, honey and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon.
  • 3
    Top each bowl of soup with a bat crouton just before serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Puree soup for a smoother texture. Sprinkle with bacon before serving.

Nutrition

179 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 27g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
179
Total Fat
4g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Sodium
982mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
0%
Dietary Fiber
4g
0%
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 2 Vegetable;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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