Rheinische Zwiebelsuppe (Onion Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts water, salted
2 lbs small onion, peeled
2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled
3/4 lb smoked sausage, diced
1/8 lb bacon, diced and fried
4 tablespoons butter
salt & pepper

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
Add peeled onions and cook until tender.
Boil potatoes separately and puree. Add to onion, stirring until well mixed.
Cook over low heat until thickened. Season with salt & pepper.
Add sausage, bacon and butter.
Serve with white bread.