Remove the rind from the bacon if necessary. Prepare the vegetables and cut the bacon into 5mm dice approx. Blanch the bacon cubes in cold water to remove some of the salt, drain and dry on ...

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Cover again and simmer for a further 15 minutes. To serve, place a few chunks of the bread on the bottom of each warmed bowl and ladle soup over the top.