1699. VEGETABLE SOUP with BACON and TILSIT TOAST

serves six


4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
1 lb. fresh mixed vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, peas), chopped
5 cups beef broth
6 slices white or whole wheat bread
shredded tilsit cheese
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Cook diced bacon in 3 quart saucepan 3-4 minutes or until crisp. Add vegetables such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and peas. Add beef broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and ladle into 6 heatproof bowls. Float 1 slice white or whole wheat toast in each and sprinkle each slice with shredded tilsit. Broil briefly until cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.


bacon recipe courtesy of: YumYum.com