Irish Bacon Cabbage And Potato Soup Recipe
This Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Potato Soup is a comforting, traditional dish made with crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and creamy potatoes. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cold day, this easy one-pot recipe is full of flavor and warmth.
- 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 green cabbage, shredded
- 3 large potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic in bacon drippings until soft.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the milk (or cream) and butter, stirring until combined. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Return the bacon to the pot, stir well, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend part of the soup before serving.
- Use smoked bacon for a deeper flavor.
- Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg