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Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup Recipe
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Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup

Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup is a hearty, comforting dish that combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and vibrant cabbage in a flavorful chicken broth. This traditional Irish soup is perfect for cold weather and can be easily adapted to suit different tastes or dietary needs.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices of Irish bacon or thick-cut bacon diced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the Bacon: In a large pot, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add Cabbage and Carrots: Add shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, bay leaf, dried thyme, and black pepper. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Optional Cream Addition: Stir in heavy cream if desired and heat through without boiling.
  6. Season and Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, remove bay leaf, and garnish with cooked bacon and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
  • To add spice, include red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
  • For a dairy-free option, skip the cream or use coconut milk.