4 rashers of smoked bacon cut into strips
½ a large onion, chopped finely
1 tin of tomatoes, herbs and peppers
1 clove of garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons of tomato puree
1 dash of tomato sauce
1 1/2 pints of chicken stock
1 bay leave
1 teaspoon of thyme
1 bouquet garni
1 teaspoon of Italian herbs
1 level teaspoon of sugar

Fry bacon in a little olive oil until cooked – remove from the pan. Add a table spoon of olive oil and sauté the onions until transparent.

Add tin of tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato sauce and garlic stir well. Add all other ingredients, including the bacon and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins then with a hand whisk process until you get the texture you want.

Serve with garlic bread.