bacon soup!

[kismet09]

must try this later... from Kathy:

Potaju
This is a soup recipe I got from a book called Japanese Country Cookbook. It was interesting to find that this is considered a Japanese dish, even the name (which surely comes from the French potage). Any way you look at it, it's warm and simple and delicious.

4 oz. bacon or fatty ham (can use a little more if you like), sliced into bite sized bits
1 medium onion, diced
6 cups water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
salt and pepper to taste (give it a good bit of pepper)

Saute bacon or ham in a large pot over medium heat until most of the fat has separated. You don't want the bacon or ham to crisp. Add onion and saute until transparent. Add water slowly so it doesn't splatter. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or so. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes have come apart, around 30 minutes. Add carrots, salt and pepper and simmer until carrots are soft. You can serve the soup as is, or mash the vegetables a bit to thicken.

Comments

[blackendstryfsh.livejournal.com]

I think every culture has some version of that dish. My grandfather makes something like it. The best I can guess at what he calls it is potaje.

[purlewe.livejournal.com]

YUM! thanks for sharing!