Cabbage, Bacon and Potato Soup

Description
Stick to your ribs soup, very warm and comforting. If you have leftover cooked sausage, use it instead of the bacon.

serves 6

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 on medium heat, cook the baconuntil 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 on 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.

contributed by :

 * World Recipes Y-Group