Smoky Root Soup

1. 1

   Melt fat in a Dutch Oven or other heavy bottom stock pot

2. 2

   slice the onion thinly and add to the fat on a low flame

3. 3

   sweat the onion for about 5 min.

4. 4

   in the meantime wash and trim all the root vegetables and chop in small pieces (about 1 inch long)

5. 5

   Add herbs to the pot

6. 6

   Add the root vegetables to the pot a bit at the time as you are cutting them, mixing well every time, letting them sweat with the onions

7. 7

   Cut the bacon slice in small pieces (inch wide) and add to the pot

8. 8

   After stirring for another 5 minutes add the broth and the water to the pot

9. 9

   Raise the flame to high and bring to a boil

10. 10

    Reduce flame to low and cover the pot

11. 11

    Simmer lightly for about 1.5 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.