Barb's Potato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

BARB'S POTATO SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 sl Bacon -- diced
1 lg Onion -- diced (See note)
2 tb Butter
1 1/2 c Cabbage -- chopped
12 oz Chicken broth
3 lg Potatoes -- peeled, diced
-Salt and pepper to taste
1 c Egg noodles
2 c Milk
1 c Heavy cream
2 tb Butter

Note: I like to prepare onion by placing it in a
covered vessel and placing it in the microwave on
high, (skin on) for about 5 minutes. When the onion is
done, the skin can be slipped off easily, and the
onion chopped. This is equivalent to sauteeing to
the point where the onion is translucent, but for this
dish the onion still needs to be sauteed. Using this
method cuts out the tears and most of the odor, not to
mention, no use of fat! Cook the bacon in the butter
until it is lightly browned, then add the onion and
cook for a few minutes, until the onion just begins to
brown. Add the cabbage, and cook until it is very
limp. Now add the diced potatoes, and chicken stock.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and simmer until the potatoes are almost
tender. Add the noodles on top of the mixture, and
cover again. Cook for about 6 to eight minutes, or
until the noodles are almost done.
Add the milk and cream, and the 2 tablespoons of
butter, and correct seasonings. Stir and cover the pan
again. Cook over low heat just until warmed through.
Serving Note: You might like a little crisp fried,
crumbled bacon and/or chopped chives or green onion
tops as a tasty garnish.



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