Instructions: Garnish: bacon crumbles, cherry tomato slices and croutons

Preparation Instructions: In a large stockpot, saute bacon until lightly brown. Do not drain the fat. Add butter and heat. Stir in lettuce and saute for 2 minutes. Add flour mixing well and saute for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly stir in hot water, chicken and ham bouillon cubes, tomatoes, nutmeg and cayenne popper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 - 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half and half and heat to simmering. Garnish and serve.

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