Zagorska Juha od Krumpira

Description
Potato soup Zagorje-style



Ingredients

 * 1.5 lb (700 g) potatoes
 * 2 oz (50 g) margarine
 * 2 oz (50 g) smoked bacon
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * 8 fl. oz (200 ml) smetana
 * 1 tablespoon of the following mixed spices:
 * marjoram
 * bay leaf
 * parsley
 * vinegar
 * salt
 * pepper
 * sweet red paprika and flour
 * 35 – 40 fl. oz (1 l) water

Directions

 * 1) Peel and cube potatoes.
 * 2) Finely slice the bacon.
 * 3) Chop onion, garlic and parsley.
 * 4) Heat the margarine and saute the sliced bacon and onion, sprinkle with sweet red paprika and add prepared potatoes, mixed spices, marjoram, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
 * 5) Dust with flour, stir well and add an appropriate amount of water.
 * 6) Boil gently until potates are soft.
 * 7) Then puree the soup, add the smetana, chopped parsley and garlic, vinegar to taste.
 * 8) Bring briefly to the boil and serve.