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Cabbage Bacon and Potato Soup

 

Ingredients -

2 pounds Potatoes, peeled (about 6 medium)
12 ounces Bacon, diced
1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
3 cups finely shredded Cabbage
2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup Whipping Cream
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped Chives or Green Onion Tops

 
Preparation:

1. In a large pot, cover the potatoes with 5 cups of water.

2. Cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender.

3. With a fork or potato masher, break up the potatoes. Do not drain.

4. They should be lumpy, not smooth.

5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet on medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.

6. Remove the bacon and drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.

7. Add the garlic and cabbage to the skillet and sauté until the cabbage is wilted, about 3 minutes.

8. Sprinkle on the vinegar and add the cream.

9. Simmer on low heat until the cabbage is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.

10. Add the cabbage, its liquid and the diced bacon to the potatoes and water in the pot.

11. Simmer everything together until the tastes are combined, about 5 minutes.

12. Season well with salt and pepper.

13. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Chopping Potatoes
When oxygen meets the carbohydrates present in cut potatoes, discoloration can occur. To avoid this from happening, place cut potatoes in a large bowl or pot of water. The time the potatoes stay in the water should be limited to two hours to prevent the loss of water-soluble vitamins. If the potatoes do become discolored, the color will return to normal during cooking.

Soup Making Tips -
Freezing Soups and Stews
While freezing soups and stews is easy and economical, potatoes can change consistency when thawed. For best results, prepare the soup or stew without the potatoes and add freshly cubed and cooked potatoes at serving time. If the potatoes must be included, leave them slightly undercooked to avoid overcooking during reheating.


 
 

 
   
 
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