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Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup

This hearty Irish soup combines crispy bacon, tender cabbage, potatoes, and carrots in a flavorful chicken broth. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb bacon cut into quarter pieces
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cabbage roughly chopped
  • 1/2 lb potatoes washed and diced
  • 1 carrot peeled and finely sliced
  • 4 to 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the sliced carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced potatoes and chopped cabbage. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 3-4 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
  • Return the cooked bacon to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

For added richness, you can substitute half of the chicken stock with beef broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword bacon and cabbage soup, hearty soup, Irish soup, potato soup
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