Schwarzbrotsuppe / Black Bread Soup

Directions

1. If bread is fresh, toast (crusts on).
2. Break bread (crusts on) into small pieces ("croutons").
3. Sauté onions and butter until onions are softened.
4. Add bread ("croutons") and toss with onions and butter. Allow to incorporate for a few minutes.
5. Add stock (can be beef, vegetable, chicken, or your own). Slowly bring to a near boil, stirring consistently.
6. Once boiling, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Continue to stir and break down as much of the bread as possible.
7. Add sour cream to thicken. The color might lighten slightly.
8. Puree the soup with either an Immersion Blender (Chef's Wand) or use a food processor. Continue to puree the soup until you reach the desired consistency. Salt & Pepper to taste.
9. Ladle finished soup into bowls. Add garnish of sour cream, chopped chives, bacon (candied bacon is great), cheese, and/or croutons. Be creative and add some color to your soup.

From the Dahoam1516 recipe collection · Hans Diehl