Ingredients

  • 4 ounces streaky bacon, chopped
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 1 lb potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery, finely chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 frankfurters, thinly sliced diagonally

Method

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan add the bacon and fry over a high heat till golden.
  • Add the potato, onion, carrots and celery fry for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Pass the soup through a sieve or blend in a food processor and return to the saucepan.
  • Blend the cornstarch with 4 tbsp of cold water and stir into the hot soup.
  • Bring to the boil, stirring constantly then add the frankfurters and heat gently for 5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • Serve hot.