Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup
Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup is a hearty, comforting dish that warms the soul. This creamy Irish soup recipe is a must-try. Cook this bacon cabbage potato soup, share with loved ones, and enjoy the cozy flavors!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Irish bacon or thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small head of cabbage shredded
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and water, then add the diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, and celery. Stir in the dried thyme.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked bacon.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use smoked bacon instead of Irish bacon.
- You can substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock to make the soup vegetarian.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.