Cabbage, Bacon and Potato Soup

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== 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 ==
# In a large pot, cover the potatoes with 5 cups of water.
# Cover,bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender.
# With a fork or potato masher, break up the potatoes.
# Do not drain.
# They should be lumpy,not smooth.
# Meanwhile, in a large skillet on medium heat, cook the baconuntil crisp.
# Remove the bacon and drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
# Add the garlic and cabbage to the skillet and saute until the cabbage is wilted, about 3 minutes.
# Sprinkle on the vinegar and add the cream.
# Simmer on low heat until the cabbage is crisp-tender, about 10minutes.
# Add the cabbage, its liquid and the diced bacon to the potatoes and water in the pot.
# Simmer everything together until the tastes are combined, about 5 minutes.
# Season well with salt and pepper.
# Sprinkle with chives before serving.
== contributed by : ==
* World Recipes Y-Group
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