Tomato Bacon Soup

== Description ==
We love it for lunch on a weekend, and are more likely to eat it in Spring or Autumn than the dead of winter.
* 50 minutes preparation.
* 6 – 8 servings 
== Ingredients ==
* 500 g smoked streaky bacon, rind, removed, and, diced
* 1 large onion, diced
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 (880 g) can cooked peeled tomatoes
* 1 liter chicken stock (cubes or powdered are ok)
* 3 sprigs fresh herbs (a mix of lemon thyme and marjoram and parsley are my choices)
* 1 (880 g) can 3 bean mix, rinsed and drained
* Tabasco sauce
* fresh ground pepper
* chopped parsley 
* shaved Parmesan cheese or shredded Parmesan cheese, to serve 
== Directions ==
# Cook the Onion and Bacon until the Onion is softened. 
# Add the garlic and cook for another couple of minutes. 
# Add the tomatoes and break them up in the pan. 
# Add the chicken stock and herbs and simmer for about 20 minutes. 
# Remove the herb sprigs, add the beans and cook for about 5 more minutes to heat through. 
# Add the Tabasco and pepper to taste. 
# Sprinkle liberally with chopped parsley. 
# Serve with shaved parmesan and crusty bread.
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Bean Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:New Zealand Soups
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Tomato Soup Recipes