Description
This hearty Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup combines crispy bacon, tender cabbage, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a savory chicken broth. A classic comfort soup perfect for chilly days and nourishing family meals.
Ingredients
1/2 lb bacon, cut into quarter pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 head green cabbage, roughly chopped
1/2 lb potatoes, washed and diced
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
4–5 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Stir in the sliced carrot and cook for 2 minutes to release sweetness.
4. Add the diced potatoes and chopped cabbage. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Return the cooked bacon to the pot and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken stock with beef broth.
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Serve with crusty bread or traditional Irish soda bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Irish soup, bacon cabbage potato soup, comfort food, traditional Irish recipe