Kopūstų Sriuba - Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups fermented cabbage
• 3 medium potatoes
• 6 oz smoked bacon
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onions
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until it is crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Add the diced carrots and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Add them to the pot along with the fermented cabbage, vegetable broth, black pepper, and bay leaves.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   Once the potatoes are cooked, return the crispy bacon to the pot and stir in the fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7. 7

   Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.