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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Bacon & Brats Soup 1 lb bratwurst (uncooked)*
- 1/2 lb bacon, diced
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups rich chicken stock**
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded kale
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Kielbasa, smoked sausage">sausage, Italian sausage">sausage or bulk sausage">sausage may be substituted
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