Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup
A cozy Irish-style soup made with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and sweet cabbage simmered in a rich, smoky broth. Perfect comfort food for cold days.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or heavy soup pot
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Slotted spoon
- Ladle
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Potato masher or immersion blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 oz Irish bacon or thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 medium potatoes russet or Yukon gold, cubed
- 1 small head green cabbage chopped
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp butter optional
- ½ cup heavy cream optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme optional
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Leave about 2 tbsp bacon fat in the pot. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in potatoes and cabbage.
- Pour in broth and add bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash some potatoes for thickness if desired.
- Stir in cream and most of the bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve topped with remaining bacon.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: ~276 kcal Protein: ~12 g Carbohydrates: ~38 g Fat: ~8 g Saturated Fat: ~3 g Fiber: ~6 g Sodium: ~825 mg Potassium: ~1,096 mg Vitamin C: ~61% DV Iron: ~23% DV