Barbs Potato Soup Recipe - bacon

Method

• 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 min.
• When the onion is done, the skin can be slipped off easily, and the onion minced.
• This is equivalent to sauteeing to the point where the onion is translucent/soft, 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 till it is lightly browned, then add in the onion and cook for a few min, till the onion just begins to brown.
• Add in the cabbage, and cook till it is very limp.
• Now add in the diced potatoes, and chicken stock.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and simmer till the potatoes are almost tender.
• Add in the noodles on top of the mix, and cover again.
• Cook for about 6 to eight min, or possibly till the noodles are almost done.
• Add in the lowfat milk and cream, and the 2 Tbsp.
• of butter, and correct seasonings.
• Stir and cover the pan again.
• Cook over low heat just till warmed through.
• Serving
• Note: You might like a little crisp fried, crumbled bacon and/or possibly minced chives or possibly green onion tops as a tasty garnish.