Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 250 g bacon (pork belly or salt pork) (Cut into large pieces; the stated quantity is 200 to 250 g.)
• 3 potatoes (Peeled and cut into pieces.)
• 2 carrots (Peeled and cut into pieces.)
• 1 onion (Cut into pieces.)
• 1 garlic clove
• 150 g cooked white beans (Jarred or canned.)
• 1 bouquet garni (Thyme and bay leaf.)
• salt (Add only if necessary, as the bacon is already salted.)
• pepper (Add to taste.)
• water or stock (Enough to cover the ingredients; the type and quantity of stock are not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the bacon into large pieces.

2. 2

   Peel the potatoes and carrots, then cut the vegetables into pieces. Also cut the onion into pieces.

3. 3

   Place the bacon, onion, carrots, and potatoes in a large pot.

4. 4

   Pour enough water or stock into the pot to cover the ingredients, then add the bouquet garni.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the cooked white beans and continue cooking for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the bouquet garni and season with pepper. Taste, then add salt only if necessary, as the bacon is already salted.

8. 8

   Serve with country bread.

Notes

The OCR text states “1 clove” without specifying the ingredient; garlic is a likely interpretation. The type and quantity of liquid are not specified. The soup is said to be even better the next day.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main course
• rustic
• slow-cooked
• French cuisine