Apple Bacon Tomato Soup

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A thick soup that is full of bacon and sautéed apple flavors. When ready to serve top with mozzarella cheese and have a wonderful crusty bread along side. Adapted from another cooking website's email newsletter.

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Steps

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In a large , deep skillet place bacon and cook over medium high heat until evenly browned.

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Drain bacon well , coarsely chop and set aside.

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In a large saucepan over medium flame , heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes , or until tender.

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Stir in beef stock , pinto beans , tomatoes , celery , and bay leaf.

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Bring the mixture to a boil , reduce heat and simmer.

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In a small saucepan over medium heat add sliced apple and red wine , cook and stir until soft.

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Mix bacon , apple , and remaining red wine from saucepan into the stock mixture.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Continue to simmer , stirring occasionally until well blended.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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bacon, olive oil, white onion, garlic, beef stock, pinto beans, italian-style stewed tomatoes, celery, bay leaf, apple, red wine, salt and pepper