Tomato, Bacon

==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.6-8 servings 50 minutes preparation.
===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. 
 
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==See also==
Category:New Zealand SoupsCategory:Soups Category:Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:New Zealand Recipes
Category:marjoram Recipes
Category:thyme Recipes
Category:parsley Recipes
category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
category:Tabasco sauce Recipes
category:chicken stock Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:lemon thyme Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Bacon Recipes
category:Fresh Beans Recipes
category:Onion Recipes