Creamy Cabbage And Bacon Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 leek, sliced
6 cups chopped savoy cabbage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup whipping cream

Preparation

In a large pot, cook bacon until it renders its fat, about 5 minutes. Add butter, onion and leek; saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
Add cabbage, salt and pepper; cover and cook, stirring until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Add cream and simmer, stirring until soup achieves a creamy texture. Process with stick blender or food processor, leaving some chunks.