Chicken BLT Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and black pepper (1½ lb.)
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup each diced celery and carrots
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes in juice (14.5 oz.)
• 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (1 head)
• 8 cups diced Italian baguette (½ loaf)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 4 cloves garlic
• ½ tsp. anchovy paste
• ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice
• Black pepper to taste