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Ingredients

  • 1 lb old potato
  • 2 onions
  • 2 old carrots
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 7 1/2 cups beef stock or 7 1/2 cups water
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • fresh parsley, handful,finely chopped

Method

  • Peel and slice the potatoes, coarsely shred the peeled onions and carrots and cut the bacon into squares.
  • Bring the water or stock to the boil in a large pan and add the vegetables and bacon.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 11/2 hours until the soup is thick and creamy.
  • Season.
  • Add the chopped nettle tops or parsley 10 minutes before serving.