Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 lb

bacon

diced

1 cup

yellow onion

chopped

1 cup

green cabbage

chopped

1 cup

celery

chopped

1 cup

carrot

chopped

0.75 lb

russet potato

peeled & chopped

1 unit

zucchini

sliced

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

0.25 tsp

dried chervil

0.5 tsp

salt

1 pinch

fresh ground pepper

2 unit

diced tomatoes

4 cup

beef stock

2 tbsp

barley

uncooked

1 tbsp

long-grain white rice

15 unit

great northern white beans

drained, rinsed

2 tbsp

butter

2 tsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

milk

1 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.5 tsp

dried thyme

0.25 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

cider vinegar

Step 1
~7 min

Dice the bacon.

Step 2
~7 min

Chop the yellow onion, green cabbage, celery, carrot, and russet potato.

Step 3
~7 min

Slice the zucchini lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

Step 4
~7 min

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5
~7 min

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp.

Step 6
~7 min

Remove and drain bacon on a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the Dutch oven.

Step 7
~7 min

Add onion and garlic and saute for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 8
~7 min

Add cabbage, celery, carrot, potato, and zucchini and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add bacon back into the pot.

Step 9
~7 min

Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, chervil, broth, rice, barley, and beans to the pot.

Step 10
~7 min

Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 11
~7 min

About 20 minutes before serving, make the seasoned white sauce.

Step 12
~7 min

To make the Seasoned White Sauce: In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter.

Step 13
~7 min

Add flour to the melted butter and stir until bubbly.

Step 14
~7 min

Whisk in remaining ingredients (milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic powder, salt) and stir until thickened, 1 - 2 minutes.

Step 15
~7 min

After soup has cooked for 1 1/2 hours, whisk in white sauce and cider vinegar.

Step 16
~7 min

Cook for 10 more minutes until flavors are blended.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of broth to achieve desired consistency.

For a richer flavor, use homemade beef stock.

Add a bay leaf while simmering for extra depth.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The soup can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

A side salad complements the soup nicely.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Cold weather
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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