Roasted Tomato Soup with Thick Cut Bacon

Roasted Tomato Soup with Thick Cut Bacon

I know it's been a busy week for me, has it been for you, too? Luckily, we've survived Carmageddon with no issues. In fact, traffic has been a dream this weekend with everybody staying home. They should do this every year!

My mother reminded me of this recipe for Roasted Tomato Soup with Thick Cut Bacon that I first made in Floyd a few years ago. Boy, time flies! She cooked it right before the 4th of July, which inspired me to make it in Des Moines for my in-laws, with bacon from the local Des Moines Bacon Company and tomatoes, both purchased at the farmers market. The results were... heavenly!

It's essentially like a fresh take on the childhood favorite -- tomato soup. Only here, the tomatoes are roasted, and crispy bacon takes the place of a grilled cheese for dipping in the soup. It's perfect for tomato season.

I'm featuring the recipe this week in my weekly recipe column in West Hollywood and Hollywood Patch.

Here's a direct link to the recipe and photos

Patch 'Market Fresh Recipe' Round-Up: Frittatas, Burgers, Veggies & More!

As some of you may know, I'm the food writer for AOL's West Hollywood Patch.

In addition to reviewing restaurants and covering local food events, I also write a weekly recipe column called "Farm to the Table" where I share Market Fresh Recipes based on my finds at the local farmers market.

The column is regularly one of the most read articles on the website, and several other local Patch sites are starting to pick it up and publish it. Since I've compiled quite a few recipes, I thought that I would share a round-up of them for your reading enjoyment. There's everything from frittatas and burgers, to veggies and macaroons.

If you like what you see, please Facebook share them, Tweet them, comment on them, share them with your friends, etc. As always, your love and support is much appreciated!

Farm to the Table on AOL's Patch

• Avocado & Radish Salad
• Baby Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
• Blueberry Walnut Muffins
• Chilled Gazpacho Soup with Feta
• Coconut Macaroons with Strawberries
• Greek Frittata
• Grilled Salmon with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
• Halibut Tacos wit Homemade Pico de Gallo
• Jalapeno Cheese Grassfed Buger
• Quick & Easy Roasted Asparagus
• Sole Meuniere with Wilted Spinach

New Restaurant Opening: Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge Rocks

The brand new Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge opens at the end of the week in the Hollywood & Highland complex in Los Angeles. The restaurant serves up serves up a tasty mix of American cuisine, cocktails and rock 'n' roll.

Read all about it in my article on Hollywood Patch