Irish Bacon Cabbage And Potato Soup Recipe
This Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and flavorful cabbage in a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this traditional Irish soup is easy to make and full of authentic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic in bacon grease until soft.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in milk or cream and butter, then let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Return the bacon to the pot, stir well, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked bacon or ham.
- Heavy cream makes the soup richer, but milk works for a lighter version.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg