Boiled Bacon, Cabbage, And Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 piece bacon
• 2 split cabbages
• 2 carrots, split
• 2 parsnips, split
• Peppercorns
• 12 peeled potatoes
• Crusts or thin slices of bread (for soup)

Method

1. 1 Place bacon in a large pot with water. Bring to a boil and skim well.
2. 2 Add split cabbages, carrots, parsnips, and peppercorns. Boil gently for 1.5 hours.
3. 3 Add peeled potatoes and cook until tender.
4. 4 Remove bacon and vegetables. Place on a serving dish and garnish with the vegetables.
5. 5 Add bread crusts to the cooking liquid to make a soup, then serve.