Celery and bacon soup
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Even children will enjoy this tasty soup with bacon. You can buy croutons at the store in advance or make them at home—they'll be in high demand with this soup! Serve hot with sour cream or mayonnaise.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Peel the potatoes and onions and rinse them in water.
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Step 2
Cut the potatoes into medium cubes and place them in a pot or cauldron. Add bay leaves and pour in warm water. Place the container on the stove and boil for about 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Peel the onion and rinse it in water. Chop it into small cubes. Rinse the celery stalks and cut them into small pieces. Sauté everything in vegetable oil in a frying pan for about 2–3 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the sautéed vegetables to the container with the potatoes. Add salt and ground black pepper.
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Step 5
Cut the salted or smoked bacon into cubes or slices. Add to the pot and mix. Boil the soup for another 2-3 minutes. Optionally, you can add chopped herbs.
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Step 6
Pour the soup into deep plates and serve with sour cream or mayonnaise.