Blt Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, cooked
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can white beans
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced

Preparation

Coarsely crumble bacon and set aside.
In a 2-quart saucepan, stir together the tomatoes, broth, white beans and seasoning. Bring to a simmer; stir in vinegar.
In a small bowl, toss together the leaf lettuce and basil.
Ladle soup into large bowls, garnish each serving with lettuce/basil mix and bacon.