French Country Soup

By Marylee

Ingredients

• 1tablespoon1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6ounces6 ounces bacon, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
• 1cup1 cup peeled, diced potatoes
• 1/2cup1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1clove1 clove garlic, minced
• 1(14-ounce) can1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, dice and juice reserved
• 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4cups4 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
• 3/4cup3/4 cup finely chopped Savoy cabbage
• 1tablespoon1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add bacon and sauté until fat renders and bacon is crisp at edges, 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent and soft, about 10 minutes.

2. Add potatoes, tomatoes and their juice. Season with sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add cabbage and simmer until soft, about 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve sprinkled with ch