This Irish bacon, cabbage, and potato soup is a comforting dish made with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and fresh cabbage. Perfect for chilly days, this traditional Irish recipe is rich, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Author:Katy
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 chicken broth
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
½ cup heavy cream (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes, carrot, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the shredded cabbage and cooked bacon, simmering for another 10 minutes.
If using, add heavy cream and stir well. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Use smoked or traditional Irish bacon for an authentic flavor.
Substitute heavy cream with milk or omit for a lighter version.
Add extra vegetables like leeks or celery for more depth.