Description
Warm up with the ultimate cozy comfort of Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup. This heartwarming dish combines crispy bacon, creamy potatoes, and tender cabbage simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, each bowl is brimming with comforting flavors that celebrate traditional Irish cooking. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal choice for any season. Enjoy this soul-soothing soup as a starter or main course, accompanied by crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 large potatoes
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Sauté diced onion in the drippings until softened; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes; bring to a boil then simmer until tender.
- Stir in shredded cabbage and seasonings; simmer until cabbage is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in whole milk for creaminess.
- Serve warm, garnished with crispy bacon and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg