Directions:
- In a cast iron skillet (this the best but you can use any type skillet) Fry 2 lb. of bacon (to render fat, but not crisp the bacon).
- Remove bacon from skillet leaving the fat in the pan.
- Allow the fat to brown (slightly).
- For every 2 Tablespoons of browned fat rendered add 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Stirring constantly, brown flour in fat to a deep golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly so as not to curdle the milk when added.
- Once cooled, add 1 cup of milk for ever 2 tablespoons of flour used.
- Bring to rolling boil stirring constantly.
- Add torn up lettuce and cut up bacon to the browned fat and flour mixture.
- Bring back to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Add eggs to mixture making sure to stir it throughout the soup.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for about 1 hour (until lettuce is cooked down).
- Salt to taste.
- Serve with a crusty French bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2558.02 Kcal (10710 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1788.81 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 198.76g | 306% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 665.77mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 10618.82mg | 442% | |
| Potassium | 638.55mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.62g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.09g | 12% | |
| Protein | 170.77g | 342% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 126.6mg | 13% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 317.18 Kcal (1328 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 221.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.64g | 306% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 82.55mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 1316.65mg | 442% | |
| Potassium | 79.18mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 0.82g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.38g | 12% | |
| Protein | 21.17g | 342% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 15.7mg | 13% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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