Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped (4 cups)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise'
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
Cooking time: 12 minutes
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In a 4 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until starting to brown.
Add garlic and cook, 30 seconds.
Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Stir in broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and stir in tomatoes and salt, then simmer 2 minutes.
In a blender, process 1/2 of the tomato mixture in bactches until smooth; set aside.
Process remaining tomato mixture with mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir into smooth tomato mixture.
Serve warm and garnish with bacon and, if desired, shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese.