Description
A cozy and comforting Irish soup made with bacon, cabbage, and potatoes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon (cut into quarter pieces)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cabbage (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 lb potatoes (washed and diced)
- 1 carrot (peeled and finely sliced)
- 4 to 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the sliced carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chopped cabbage. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 3-4 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
- Return the cooked bacon to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just add everything except parsley and add bacon near the end.