Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup Recipe
A comforting and hearty Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup that’s perfect for a chilly day. This traditional soup is packed with flavors of bacon, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots in a savory chicken stock.
- 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
Bacon:
- 1/2 lb bacon (cut into quarter pieces)
Vegetables:
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cabbage (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 lb potatoes (washed and diced)
- 1 carrot (peeled and finely sliced)
Others:
- 4 to 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot with bacon fat, cook onion until softened, then add carrot. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Potatoes and Cabbage: Stir in potatoes and cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and cook until slightly softened.
- Cook Soup: Pour in chicken stock, add bay leaf, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish Soup: Return cooked bacon, adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop more.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like leeks or celery for extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Irish Bacon Cabbage Potato Soup, Traditional Irish Soup Recipe, Comforting Soup, Bacon and Cabbage Recipe
