Bacon Tomato Soup Shots

Recipe for Tomato Bacon Soup Shots*

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, rind removed chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon instant minced garlic (optional)
• 2 (1.76 lb) cans tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• pepper

Directions:

1. Place bacon, onion, and garlic in a casserole dish. Cook on stove on high for 3 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cook on high for 16 to 18 minutes, stirring once during cooking.
3. Puree and serve in individual soup shot-size espresso cups (For a modern clear look, we like these espresso cups. For classic white, try these)
4. Garnish with flakes of Parmesan cheese and some light sour cream
5. Serve with open-faced Reuben sandwiches (shown above) or a simple but oh-so-perfect mini grilled cheeses

*Recipe adjusted slightly from Food.com.