Irish Bacon Cabbage And Potato Soup Recipe
This traditional Irish bacon, cabbage, and potato soup is a comforting, hearty dish packed with savory flavors. Made with crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and creamy potatoes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal. Enjoy a taste of Ireland with this delicious and satisfying recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices Irish bacon (or thick-cut bacon), chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic in the bacon fat until soft.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Stir in potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in butter and milk (or heavy cream) and let it warm through without boiling.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pot and stir.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
- Use ham instead of bacon for a different flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg