Follow these steps for perfect results
bacon
diced
yellow onion
chopped
green cabbage
chopped
celery
chopped
carrot
chopped
russet potato
peeled & chopped
zucchini
sliced
garlic cloves
minced
dried chervil
salt
fresh ground pepper
diced tomatoes
beef stock
barley
uncooked
long-grain white rice
great northern white beans
drained, rinsed
butter
all-purpose flour
milk
Worcestershire sauce
dried thyme
garlic powder
salt
cider vinegar
Dice the bacon.
Chop the yellow onion, green cabbage, celery, carrot, and russet potato.
Slice the zucchini lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp.
Remove and drain bacon on a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the Dutch oven.
Add onion and garlic and saute for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add cabbage, celery, carrot, potato, and zucchini and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add bacon back into the pot.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, chervil, broth, rice, barley, and beans to the pot.
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.
About 20 minutes before serving, make the seasoned white sauce.
To make the Seasoned White Sauce: In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add flour to the melted butter and stir until bubbly.
Whisk in remaining ingredients (milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic powder, salt) and stir until thickened, 1 - 2 minutes.
After soup has cooked for 1 1/2 hours, whisk in white sauce and cider vinegar.
Cook for 10 more minutes until flavors are blended.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The soup can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
A side salad complements the soup nicely.
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