Tomato and Bacon Soup

• 4 slices lean bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
• 150 ml water
• 1 bay leaf
• 150 ml milk
• 400 ml hot water (to thin the soup to your required consistency)
• salt
• pepper

1. In a large pan gently saute the bacon until the fat is rendered.
2. Add the oil, garlic and onions and saute until onions are soft, ensure they don't brown.
3. Add all the remaining vegetables, the chopped tomatoes, bay leaf and the 150ml water.
4. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 mins until the veg are softened.
5. Blend the soup in a liquidiser (it will be really thick) then add the milk.
6. Use the hot water to thin the soup to your preferred consistency and season to taste (I didn't add a lot as it was for my daughter).
7. Reheat if necessary.

lean bacon, olive oil, garlic, onion, carrots, potato, celery, tomatoes, water, bay leaf, milk, water, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-and-bacon-soup-371671 (may not work)