POTATO SOUP WITH PUMPERNICKEL GRATIN
By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
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Ingredients
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8 slicebacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 ccelery, finely chopped
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1/4 - 1/3 cchopped onion
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3 mediumpotatoes, peeled and chopped (3 cups)
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2 can(s)(14 oz. ea.) beef broth
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 tspcaraway seed (i prefer a little more)
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4 slicepumpernickel bread, 1/2-inch thick
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4 ozshredded swiss cheese
How to Make POTATO SOUP WITH PUMPERNICKEL GRATIN
- In a dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove, reserving drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside.
- Add celery and onion to the bacon drippings. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Drain.
- Add potatoes, broth, water, caraway seed and cooked bacon (broken into 1-inch pieces). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, place bread slices on an ungreased cookie sheet. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until toasted, turning once. Sprinkle each bread slice with about 1/4 cup of swiss cheese. Broil 1 to 3 minutes more or until cheese is bubbly.
- To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each bowl with 1 cheese-topped bread slice.
- Enjoy!