Steps:
- In small saucepan, combine bacon and cold water to cover. Cover, bring to boil over moderate heat, and skim foam from surface. Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch chunks. Set aside.
- In 6-quart heavy stock pot over moderate heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and sauté 2 minutes. Add stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add cabbage and simmer 5 additional minutes. Discard bay leaves. Working in 3 batches, in blender purée soup until smooth (using caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot, stir in bacon, and rewarm if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
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Ghulam Deen
deen.g30@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of cabbage, but even I enjoyed this soup! It was very flavorful and filling.
larry karnath
l_k@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover bacon and cabbage.
Aqib Ch
a.c@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too salty. I'm not sure what went wrong.
NANYANZI BRENDA
nanyanzi.brenda2@gmail.comThe soup was easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely recommend it.
Moutushi Jan
mj@hotmail.comOverall, this soup was good, but not great. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
BD Samaun
samaunbd24@hotmail.frThis soup was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.
Shunga aman
shunga-a36@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit! My family loves it.
Bluebuddy10
bluebuddy10@gmail.comEasy and comforting soup. Perfect for a cold winter day.
Mitchell Morton
m_morton@yahoo.comExcellent soup! I added some carrots and celery for extra veggies, and it was delicious.
Lex Davis
davislex@hotmail.co.ukThis soup was hearty and flavorful! The bacon added a nice smokiness, and the cabbage was tender and sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.