8 slices crispy bacon
1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1-14½ oz. can
chicken broth
1-15 oz. can cooked white beans
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons
balsamic vinegar
1 cup shredded
leaf lettuce
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

 

 

Coarsely crumble bacon & set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, stir together tomatoes, broth, beans and seasoning. Bring to a simmer; stir in vinegar. In small bowl, toss together lettuce & basil. Ladle soup into large soup plates or bowls, garnish each serving with crumbled bacon and lettuce & basil. Serves 4.