Carragheen Soup

• 6 g (¼ oz) dried carragheen
• 3 slices lean bacon<

First soak the dried carragheen for about 15 minutes then pick out any bits of grit or very dry ends. Discard the waste, chop all the ingredients into small pieces and add to the water. Boil for 45 minutes and then liquidize, check the flavour and add salt and pepper if necessary.

This makes a delicious and nourishing soup because the carragheen gives it a thick body which creates a mos