Krautsuppe (Cabbage Soup)
german soups
4 each slices bacon; thick, diced
2 each onions; sliced
1 each turnip; sliced
2 each carrots; diced
2 each potatoes; cubed
1 each head green cabbage; shredded
4 cup chicken stock or bouillon
2 cup water
6 each sprigs parsley *
1 each bay leaf *
----GARNISH----
1/4 cup parmesan cheese; grated
* The 6 sprigs of parsley and 1 bay leaf should be tied together with a thread. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In a 6-quart saucepan or pot, combine all ingredients except salt, pepper and cheese. Simmer partially covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Discard the parsley bundle; season to taste. Pour into hot soup plates and garnish with cheese.
Yield: 6 servings