Irish Bacon Cabbage And Potato Soup Recipe
This Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and creamy potatoes. A perfect recipe for St. Patrick’s Day or any chilly evening, this hearty soup is easy to make and full of traditional Irish flavors.
- 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 bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings.
- Add butter, onion, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. Use a potato masher to slightly mash the potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Stir in milk or heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked bacon.
- Add shredded carrots or leeks for more depth.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg