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Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup
Carolina Gomez

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 276
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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)

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Leave about 2 tbsp bacon fat in the pot. Add onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in potatoes and cabbage.
  5. Pour in broth and add bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Mash some potatoes for thickness if desired.
  8. Stir in cream and most of the bacon.
  9. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves.
  10. 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