Cabbage, Bacon and Potato Soup Recipe for Today

Cabbage, Bacon and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2-pound potatoes, peeled (about 6 medium) 12 ounces bacon, diced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped chives or green onion tops

Directions

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.
4. Do not drain.
5. They should be lumpy, not smooth.
6. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
7. Remove the bacon and drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
8. Add the garlic and cabbage to the skillet and saute until the cabbage is wilted about 3 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with the vinegar and add the cream.
10. Simmer on low heat until the cabbage is crisp-tender, about 10minutes.
11. Add the cabbage, its liquid, and the diced bacon to the potatoes and water in the pot.
12. Simmer everything together until the tastes are combined, about 5 minutes.
13. Season well with salt and pepper.
14. Sprinkle with chives before serving.