How to make Gourmet Romanian Potato Soup - Robert's Recipes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is more accessible and parsley adds freshness.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Regular paprika offers a milder flavor without the cost.

Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch chunks.

Shred half a bunch of kale, removing large stems.

Cook 12 ounces of bacon cut into 1-inch pieces in a pot until crispy, then remove bacon and leave grease.

Add half of a large onion to the pot and cook for about 1 minute.

Add 2 stalks of celery and 6 cloves of minced garlic to the pot, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.

Add the potatoes to the pot and allow them to fry slightly in the bacon grease.

Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes, about 2 cups, and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Add 2 more cups of water to the pot and push some potatoes against the wall of the pan to thicken the soup.

Add the shredded kale to the pot and let it wilt down.

Stir in a pint of heavy whipping cream and let the soup warm through before serving.

Serve with shredded cheese and crispy bacon on top.

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