Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi Soup

1 1/4 pounds kohlrabi, peeled, diced
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
4 ounces bacon, in one piece
1 carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large potatoes, diced
salt and pepper

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and bacon and cook over a low heat for about 3 minutes until translucent, stirring. Add kohlrabi, carrot, garlic, potatoes and about 8 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour. Discard the bacon and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a soup tureen, drizzle with remaining oil and serve immediately.

Serves 6.

From www.cookitsimply.com.

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