Bacon-Lettuce and Tomato Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 6 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 28 ounce(s) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 cup(s) beef stock
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped basil ( or 2 teas. dried)
• 1 - strip orange peel 1x1/2 inch long
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• 4 cup(s) shredded romaine lettuce