Description
A comforting and flavorful Irish soup featuring crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and sautéed cabbage, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Irish bacon, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by dicing the Irish bacon, potatoes, and onions. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the bacon until crispy.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until it’s translucent. Introduce minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Toss in the potatoes and cabbage, stirring to coat in the bacon fat.
- Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat.
- Simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Final touches: Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. The soup can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Irish soup, bacon soup, comfort food, cabbage soup, potato soup