Irish Bacon Cabbage And Potato Soup Recipe
This Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish made with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and fresh cabbage. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or a cozy meal, this traditional Irish soup is easy to make and packed with hearty goodness.
- 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, diced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream (optional for creamier texture)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the diced potatoes, cabbage, carrot, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the milk or heavy cream (if using) and butter for extra richness.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pot, stir, and let cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly version (omit bacon).
- Add extra herbs like parsley or chives for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg