Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   6      slices        bacon -- diced
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   3      cloves        garlic -- chopped
   1      cup           red wine
   8      large         tomatoes -- smoked, diced
   4      cups          chicken stock
   1      teaspoon      tomato paste
   2      tablespoons   cayenne pepper sauce -- (Frank's Original)
   1      tablespoon    fresh thyme -- chopped
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

In a large stockpot, heat olive oil with bacon and cook until bacon is brown and crispy. Add onion and garlic and sauté until you can smell the aromas being released. Add red wine and boil over high heat until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Tops. Add tomatoes and stock and cook over medium heat until liquid has reduced by about one fourth, 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomato paste, cayenne pepper sauce, and thyme. Puree with a hand blender or in food processor, then place back in pan and reheat if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.